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 Since ancient times, in countries where the climate is warm enough, the cultivation of cashews has become widespread. Its fruits not only have excellent taste, but are also used to treat all kinds of ailments. Brazil is considered the birthplace of cashews. It is exported to Europe from Central and South America, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nigeria and Thailand.
Possessing a rich set of substances useful to humans, cashew nuts have become an indispensable tool for preventing various diseases. They contain carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins C and B. They contain potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron and other trace elements. A handful of cashew nuts per day fully satisfy our need for these vitamins and minerals.
A huge list of ailments can be prevented by consuming cashew nuts, such as diabetes, anemia, dystrophy. With anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, cashews are an indispensable medicine for influenza and bronchitis.
In Panama, locals have learned to use nuts for healing hypertension, in Brazil - diseases of the stomach and intestines. The population of African countries uses cashew nuts for tattooing, and girls from Mexico get rid of freckles.
The high content of fatty acids in cashews helps to increase immunity, improve metabolism in the body. With the help of cashews, people with diseases of the heart and blood vessels improve their condition or completely get rid of some diseases. The proteins and fats found in cashew nuts can lower blood cholesterol levels. Using nuts for cooking improves appetite. Based on medical research, it has been proven that this Brazil nut is able to prevent the occurrence of malignant tumors in the human body.
The value of products used in cosmetology, dermatology lies in nut butter... These cashew-based preparations can cure psoriasis, get rid of warts and whiten skin.
Cashews are considered a high-calorie food, so they should be consumed in small quantities, after consulting a specialist. The daily intake of pure nuts or as part of preparations based on them should not exceed 30 grams.
The main danger of the nut is its ability to cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, parents need to be careful about giving children, for example, cashew-nut chocolate bars. When buying cashews, you should pay attention to their quality. These should only be whole, not dried and shriveled nuts. Storing nuts in the refrigerator is allowed up to 6 months in a tightly sealed container. The freezer can hold fresh cashews for a year. In this case, they will not lose their energy properties.
A valuable product given by nature - cashews will help prevent a number of serious diseases. By buying and consuming these exotic nuts, you will maintain your own health and the great well-being of your family.
Katty
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