Prime Nuts FZE

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The cashew nut, like most other nuts has a variety of culinary uses, but is in fact a seed. The cashew tree belongs to the same family as the pistachio and is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial. It loves the tropics and in tropical heat can grow to heights of forty or fifty feet. It is because of this reason that the cashew tree flourishes in countries like Peru and Brazil. Native to the latter, the cashew plant made its way to India in the sixteenth century via Portuguese sailors. Today, the leading commercial producers of cashews are India, Brazil, Mozambique, Tanzania and Nigeria.

Top reasons to eat cashews

• Cashew nuts helpkeep blood pressure under check as they are low in sodium and high in potassium.
  

• Cashew nuts are a good alternative for those seeking to lose weight, as it has zero percent cholesterol content.
  

• If youve always wished for black hair, cashews which are full of copper, can help.
  

• Cashew nuts bond with iron, to increase immunity.
  

• Cashew nuts help in growth and development, DNA synthesis and digestion.
  

Nutritional composition

Cashew nuts have gained popularity in North America and Europe not only for their flavor but for their inherent health benefits too. They are an excellent source of copper, and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and zinc. Its nutritional composition includes:

Copper:Copper is essential for all living things. Virtually every cell in the body utilizes copper and, together with iron and zinc, makes up the trio of minerals essential to our well-being. Without it, our nervous and cardiovascular systems would not function normally.

Zinc:Zinc is an important trace mineral that people need to stay healthy. This element is second only to ironin its concentration in the body. It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates.

Magnesium:Magnesium is a valuable mineral that is required for energy production. It also contributes to the structural development of bones and aids blood pressure regulation.