Cashew. Useful properties and therapeutic effect

We have long been fond of an unusual exotic nut called cashew. Very few people know the useful properties of this fetus, but they do exist and there are a very large number of them. Unusual nuts came to us from sunny and warm Brazil. Today they are grown in India, and even in America.

Virtually no one realizes that cashews actually consist of several parts:

• A kind of "apple". These are juicy and tender fruits that have a reddish color. However, they quickly deteriorate, in just 1 day. To try them, you can go on a trip to India. It is there that delicious jelly, unmatched juices and jams are made from this product.
• The nut itself. It looks like a small comma.

Initially, the nut is covered with a special protective shell, which contains a poisonous substance. In this connection, the question arises whether cashews are useful? Of course, the poisonous oil that is contained between the shell and the special shell is very dangerous. Often it even burns a master who takes out the nut. Only after this process all the fruits undergo special heat treatment, and the oil evaporates quickly. Therefore, the ready-to-eat product, which is now sold from our counters - is completely safe. And if you sell cashews in shell, then do not take such options. Although, people have found and for a poisonous substance excellent application. This oil is actively used for medical purposes and often in industry.

Cashew properties

For a delicate and pleasant taste, many prefer cashews. Useful properties of these nuts are significant. At first glance it seems that these are very fatty nuts. In fact, this is not so, and they are suitable for dietary nutrition. Unlike other nut variants, fat in cashews is very small and they are low-calorie. They contain a large number of sugars, carbohydrates, proteins, as well as fatty acids.

Among other things, these fruits include:

• Vitamin PP,
• Vitamins E,
• Vitamins of group B,
• phosphorus,
• iron,
• manganese,
• calcium,
• copper,
• zinc,
• potassium,
• selenium,
• and much more.

It is worth noting that hardly any other plant on the planet has such a quantity of useful substances in its composition that are vital for the human body. So, for example, vitamins and minerals significantly strengthen the immune system and ensure the normal functioning of various body systems.

For the presence of a unique component, Omega-3, is valued by cashews. Useful properties of this type of fatty acids consist in lowering the level of cholesterol. Enough even a little, but constantly eat nuts, and the result will be on the face.

Treatment with cashews

In different countries they eat cashews, the useful properties of it are famous throughout the world. Even in Africa they noticed the good influence of these nuts on their teeth. Therefore, as soon as the tooth was ill or the gum was inflamed, the locals immediately prepared a special paste of honey and cashew. It and rubbed a sore spot in your mouth. In general, already in Japan it was long ago revealed that in this exotic fruit there are substances that help maintain the enamel of the teeth in order.

Again, Africans use cashews to treat skin diseases. Indeed, the nut works great for eczema, because it contains valuable vitamin E.

To strengthen immunity, it is also recommended to eat cashews. For example, in Latin American countries, the nuts are treated with bronchitis, mild forms of asthma, influenza and any colds.

This miraculous nut helps even maintain the entire cardiovascular system in order. What to say, with diabetes is easy to use cashews. So he also helps to cure this disease.

Application in cosmetology

Not only that with different diseases it is recommended to eat cashews, the beneficial properties of this nut spread to the cosmetology sphere. Specialists use cashew oil for medicinal purposes. From it prepare masks and impose on the hair and on the skin of the face, often on the body.

Cashew in cooking

Of course, you can eat cashew nuts for nothing. However, they are good as ingredients for original salads, second courses and a variety of desserts.