Description

Basic Info:

Cashews are a type of nut with a soft consistency and sweet flavour. Cashews have recently been used to make dairy alternatives, such as cashew milk, cashew-based cheese and cashew-based cream sauces and sour cream.

Nutritional Value:

According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 1 ounce of raw cashews (28.35 grams) contains:

• Calories: 157 Kcal
• Carbohydrates: 8.56 g
• Sugar:1.68 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
• Protein: 5.17 g
• Total Fat: 12.43 g
•  Calcium:10 mg
• Iron: 1.89 mg
• Magnesium: 83 mg
• Phosphorus: 168 mg
• Potassium: 187 mg
• Sodium: 3 mg
• Zinc: 1.64 mg
• Folate: 7 mg

Health Benefits:

• Heart Health
• Prevents Blood Disease
• Protects the Eye
• Good for the Skin
• Weight Loss
• Healthy and Shiny Hair