UNPEELED CASHEW

ABOUT THIS ITEM:

   - Cashew nuts grow inside the seeds that hang from cashew apples.

   - They contain vitamins and minerals that support healthy blood and immune system function.

   - Raw, unsalted cashews are often used in vegan recipes, as well as in Indian cooking. Many of us eat cashews after they’ve been roasted and salted, which turns them into a delicious snack.

   - Although cashews are one of the lowest-fiber, highest carbohydrate nuts, they’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.These include vitamins E, K, and B-6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are so important for a variety of bodily functions that we can’t go without them.

   - Heart-healthy properties as cashews reduced blood pressure and raised “good” cholesterol levels. Some vitamins and minerals in nuts, such as potassium, vitamins E and B-6, and folic acid, also help to fight heart disease.

   - Optimizes blood health: The copper and iron in cashews work together to help the body form and use red blood cells. This in turn keeps blood vessels, nerves, bones, and the immune system healthy and functioning properly.

   - Good for eye health because cashews contain high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, which act as antioxidants. When consumed daily, these antioxidant compounds can protect the eyes from the type of damage that can lead to blindness as we get older.

   - Managing weight loss because cashews and other nuts may help prevent type 2 diabetes.

   - Peel it off before eating.