The cashew we eat is actually the cashew seed.It comes under dry-fruits.This is only the seed which is outside the fruit.The shape is semi-circular of cashew.At one end the seed is little big and the other end is little pointed.The color of cashew is white.Cashew has two parts.There are different types of cashews depending upon their size.There is a thin layer on cashew.This layer contains a resin Urishiol.This is harmful for our skin.By wearing rubber had gloves proper working is done on wet cashews and Urishiol is removed completely.Cashews are then dried in machines.Cashews comes under dry fruits.Wet cashews have pungent odor.Cashews are widely used in confectioneries, ice-creams as well as curries.Cashews are useful for our health as well as for physical health.The height of cashew tree is 25-30 fee tall.It grows fast and are fulfilled with leaves whole year.Cashew is mainly from South America.Portuguese and Spanish spread cashew worldwide.In 16th century Portuguese brought cashew to Brazil.Today India is first in the production of cashew.
Nutritional value :
Cashew contains Carbohydrate, Fat, Sodium, Manganese, Protein, Potassium, Fibers, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B.
Medicinal uses :
- There is one important substance in cashews named as Proanthocyanidin.It acts on cancer cells.Natural cells are converted into cancer cells of cancer patients.These harmful cells come together and form tumor.Proanthocyanidin attacks this harmful cells.These cancer cells gets reduced and the size of tumor also decreases.In third stage of cancer it does not act fast but reduces the harmful effects.So cancer patients should have cashews in their diet regularly.
- In winter season due to cold and dry wind our muscles get contracted.Stress comes on our muscles.Similarly our joints also pains a lot.The moisture in our joints is decreased and gets difficult to move it easily.Moisture is very much important for easy movement of our joints.Cashew contains two important substance named as collagen and elastin.These two substances are very much important for the proper movement of our joints.It provides lot of moisture.It makes our joints flexible.Also due to the manganese present in cashews the muscles get relaxed.Pain is reduced.For this eat 3-4 cashews daily.
- Cashews contains beta carotene which turns into vitamin A after entering in our body.In addition to these cashews contains zea xanthin and lutein which are phytonutrients.All these vitamins and phytonutrients are good for our healthy eyes.Phytonutrients protects retina of our eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays.The vitamins present in cashews makes eyes sharp and healthy.Our eyesight does not become weak.Vitamin B works as a shield for our eyes.These vitamin protects our eyes from toxins generating in our body and also protects from harmful effects of dust on yes.So for healthy eyes eat cashews regularly.
- Cashews contain oleic acid and the low saturated fats are also less.To reduce the harmful fats (Low Density Lipoproteins) this oleic acid is useful.This LDL accumulates in blood veins and reduces hollowness and creates the problem of high blood pressure.This effects the proper working of our heart.So those who have problem of high blood pressure should eat 3-4 cashews daily.It maintains the proper level of cholesterol.
- Nowadays many young people face problem of premature greying of hair.It happens due to many reasons.Changing schedule of eating, fast food, different sleeping time are some reasons for premature greying of hair.We don't get enough nutrients due to all these issues.Many a times there is deficiency of copper in our body.Copper is very much important to provide oxygen and iron to the cells.Also to give color to our hair melanin is very much important.Copper is helpful to produce melanin.Hair root contains a substance named as Tyrosin.From this melanin is produced.For this process copper is required.If melanin is in good quantity then hair remains black.So eat 4-5 cashews daily for healthy hair.
- When there is headache muscles in or head get pressurized.Nerves also start paining.It is important to relax these nerves and muscles.For this calcium and magnesium plays an important role.It relaxes The nerves and muscles of head.It is also helpful in migraine.So have cashews in your diet regularly.