Health BENEFITS of Cashews:
High in Copper
- aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
- helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
- assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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High in Manganese
- helps the body absorb calcium
- important for strong bones and joints
- supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Phosphorus
- aids in proper calcium absorption
- helps build and repair bones and teeth
- supports proper nerve function and muscle contraction
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High in Magnesium
- aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
- helps manufacture and repair the genetic material DNA and RNA
- supports healthy blood pressure
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High in Flavonoids (Phytonutrients)
- neutralize cancer-causing free radicals
- lower triglycerides and inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation
- reduce inflammation in arteries and help prevent heart disease
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/4 cup whole cashews = approximately 157 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1/4 cup whole cashews)
8.6g
Carbohydrates
5.2g
Protein
12.5g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1/4 cup whole cashews)
.9g
Fiber*
1.7g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1/4 cup whole cashews)
7.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.