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Delicious and Beneficial: 7 Health Benefits of Cashew Nuts, Improve Eye and Skin Health

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Kapanlagi.com - For food enthusiasts, cashew nuts are one of the nuts that are quite popular among the community. The savory taste, crunchy texture, and delicious aroma make cashew nuts a favorite snack for various groups. Behind its delicious taste, there are several benefits of cashew nuts for health due to the nutritional content in them.

Cashew nuts themselves come from the seeds of the cashew apple, which are quite popular as snacks and consumed by the community. This nut also has several other names such as cashew nut and cashew kernel. Not only consumed as a snack, various food preparations such as cakes and bread often use cashew nuts as an ingredient.

Among other types of nuts, cashew nuts are one of the nuts that are in an affordable price range but provide many benefits for the body. The benefits of cashew nuts come from the nutritional content in them that can solve several health problems.

So what are the benefits of cashew nuts for health?

The benefits of cashew nuts for health are summarized in several reviews below. There are at least several health problems that can be overcome by consuming cashew nuts. Just call it like it can improve eye and skin health. Here are 7 benefits of cashew nuts for health that come from food.ndtv.com and tarladalal.com.

 

1. Improves Eye Health

The first health benefit of cashew nuts is that they can improve eye health. This benefit comes from the nutritious content in cashew nuts that are good for human vision. As we know, several organs in the body can experience a significant decline as we age.

Therefore, various efforts are needed to maintain the health of the body as early as possible. One of them can be obtained from the benefits of cashew nuts with its high antioxidant content. The antioxidant compound known as Zea Xanthin can protect the retina of the eye from harmful UV radiation. Quoting from food.ndtv.com, this type of antioxidant compound can prevent macular degeneration that can occur as we age.

2. Maintaining Heart Health

Not only can cashew nuts improve eyesight, but they can also maintain heart health and prevent heart disease. Heart disease is one type of disease that is quite risky and can lead to death. However, this condition can be overcome by consuming healthy foods that are good for heart health, one of which is cashew nuts.

Quoting from food.ndtv.com, sourced from The National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), it is revealed that cashew nuts can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. HDL plays a major role in absorbing cholesterol from the heart and transporting it to the liver to be broken down. Other studies also reveal that consuming nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease and other dangerous diseases such as cancer and respiratory diseases.

3. Help Lower Weight

It turns out that cashew nuts are also effective for helping to lose weight. It is certainly suitable for those of you who are currently on a diet or weight loss program with the consumption of cashew nuts. Because the protein, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids content can help reduce excess weight. These nutrients can make the body feel full longer and help in weight loss.

So, besides being delicious to consume, it can also maintain a stable body health and balanced weight. Consuming 3-4 cashew nuts a day is claimed to help in weight loss.

4. Maintaining Hair Health

The benefits of cashew nuts for other health purposes are also very suitable for maintaining hair health. Of course, everyone wants to have healthy and beautiful hair to enhance their appearance. One of them can be obtained from the good nutritional content of cashew nuts that can maintain hair health.

Among them are making hair soft, shiny, and overcoming hair loss, which is experienced by many people. Besides consuming cashew nuts to maintain hair health, cashew nut oil extract can also be applied directly to the scalp.

5. Good for the Skin

Healthy and beautiful skin can also be obtained from the benefits of cashew nuts for health. This is because the nutritional content of cashew nuts such as protein and antioxidants can play a big role in making the skin healthy and beautiful. Starting from preventing premature aging, maintaining skin elasticity can be overcome by consuming and applying cashew nuts. In fact, cashew nuts also contain selenium which is known to help prevent skin cancer.

6. Source of Fiber

Foods that are a source of fiber are indeed very good for the body, especially the digestive system. One of them is the nutritional content of cashew nuts which have high fiber content that can facilitate the digestive system and prevent several diseases related to the human digestive system. However, it should be noted that excessive consumption of cashew nuts is not recommended as it can cause bloating and excessive gas production.

7. Preventing Cancer

The benefits of cashew nuts are also known to prevent the risk of cancer in the body. Because cashew nuts contain proanthocyanidin, a compound that can stop the growth of tumor cells. So it can help reduce the risk of cancer in the body and even prevent it. In addition, other nutrients such as antioxidants, iron, copper, and zinc can help improve the immune system and prevent disease.

Those are the 7 benefits of cashew nuts for health, from improving eyesight to skin health. However, it is important to consume cashew nuts in moderation to avoid other health problems. In addition, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and adopting a healthy lifestyle are necessary to keep the body fit and free from disease.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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