Delicately sweet yet crunchy and delicious cashew nut is packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health. Cashew, or “caju” in Portuguese, is one of the popular ingredients in sweet as well savory dishes worldwide. The cashew tree is native to Brazil’s Amazon rain forest. It spread all over the planet by Portuguese explorers and today, it is cultivated at commercial scale in Brazil, Vietnam, India and in many African countries.
Cashews have the following health benefits:
• Prevents cancer
• Keeps heart healthy
• Lowers high blood pressure
• Keeps bones healthy
• Prevents gallstones
• Helps in weight loss
• High on vitamins