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Cashew nut is a nut belonging to the Anacardium occidentale family, native to Brazil and grown in the southern provinces of Vietnam. In addition to the delicious taste, cashew nuts also have high nutritional value along with great uses for human health.
1. Nutritional composition of cashews
Cashew nuts contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants such as vitamins E, K, B6 and minerals copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron and selenium to help maintain good body functions. Specifically according to the US Department of Agriculture's National Nutrient Database, 1 ounce of cashews (about 28.35g) will contain:157 calories 8.56g carbohydrate 1.68g sugar 0.9g fiber 5.17g protein
Hạt điều chứa nhiều loại vi chất khác nhau có lợi cho sức khỏe con người
31% copper 23% manganese 20% magnesium 17% phosphorus 10 % iron 8% selenium 5% vitamins
Trắc nghiệm dành riêng cho người mắc đái tháo đường: Chế độ ăn của bạn đã hợp lý chưa?
Người bị bệnh đái tháo đường cần phải quan tâm nhiều hơn đến cách tính toán khẩu phần ăn sao cho phù hợp với nhu cầu và tình trạng sức khỏe. Nếu chưa rõ, bạn có thể tìm hiểu kỹ hơn thông qua bài trắc nghiệm ngắn sau đây.2. Uses of cashews
With the above nutritional ingredients, eating cashews will bring a lot of health benefits, including:
Prevent heart disease: because cashews provide a source of healthy fats for the body to absorb soluble vitamins oils such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and produce fatty acids important for brain development. The fats from cashews are heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower bad cholesterol when consumed in appropriate amounts. Good for eyes: Cashew nuts contain high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, which act like antioxidants, so when used regularly, it will help protect the eyes from minor damage, especially for the elderly, even the elderly. It also reduces the risk of cataracts. Strengthens muscle and nervous system health: Cashew nuts are rich in magnesium, which is important for the development of bones and joints, in addition to helping to maintain blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, and help maintain nerve function. menstruation and keep bones strong. For post-menopausal women, cashews can provide a more comfortable and pleasant sleep.
Sử dụng hạt điều đúng cách có thể giúp người dùng phòng tránh bệnh lý tim mạch
Cancer prevention: because cashews are rich in antioxidants such as anacardic acid, cardanol, cardol, they are effective for patients undergoing treatment for tumors and cancer. In particular, the Proanthocyanidins present in cashew nuts belong to the flavonoid group, which also have the effect of fighting and limiting the growth of cancer cells, which is the outstanding benefit of this nut.
Promotes the formation of red blood cells in the body: because cashews contain a lot of copper micronutrients that support iron metabolism to help produce red blood cells, from which bones and immune system become healthy. Promotes dental health: Phosphorus in cashews is essential for the healthy development of teeth and bones as well as aids in protein synthesis, absorption of carbohydrates and fats, and maintenance of healthy cells. Prevent gallstones: Using cashews helps to reduce cholesterol accumulation in the gallbladder to help prevent the formation of gallstones. Strengthens the immune system: Cashews contain zinc which plays an important role in strengthening the immune system, fighting infections, protein synthesis and wound healing. Especially for pregnant women, zinc also helps maintain a healthy body for the fetus and the first years of a child's life. Has a weight loss effect: using cashews will help replace animal fats with monounsaturated fats and has helped control body weight and reduce fat and cholesterol accumulation. Cashew nuts also contain antioxidants, vitamin E has the effect of preventing aging, beautifying skin and hair, very good for women.
Người dùng có thể giảm cân nhờ sử dụng hạt điều khoa học
Hard shell nuts such as cashews have a high fat content so they are easy to go rancid, when storing they need to be placed in a cool and dry place to keep good quality. Cashews can be stored for up to several months in good conditions.
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