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Diet & Nutrition

Cashew nuts

Cashew nuts work well in Eastern stir-fries. These nuts are also a good source of several important minerals.

How much to eat?

Eighteen medium cashews count as one serving (30 grams). Don’t eat more than three servings per week, unless you need to gain weight – then you can add two more servings to your weekly intake.

Nutritional values

Have a look at the nutritional values of cashew nuts.

Cashew nuts are significant sources of iron (essential for red blood cell function and enzyme activity), magnesium (promotes energy release and bone growth), phosphorus (builds bones and teeth), zinc (essential to digestion and metabolism) and selenium (has important antioxidant properties, thus protecting the body from cancer).