Ms. Abdul, who is a nutritionist at the Wuse General Hospital , made this recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of ...
Ms. Abdul, who is a nutritionist at the
She said that cashew juice helps in the prevention of heart diseases and stroke as well because cashew fruits contain fats that promote healthy hearts, and
reduce high triglyceride level that is associated with increased risk of heart
diseases.
"Excess calories are stored as triglycerides in the body.
Triglycerides provide much of the energy for cell function,’’ she said.
The nutritionist noted that eating a handful of cashew nuts a
day would provide enough essential minerals like manganese, potassium, copper,
iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium for deficiency disease prevention. She also
said that cashew fruits were rich in calcium that enhanced healthy muscles and bones
in the body, including vitamin E, K, B and C which, she said, Is a powerful remedy for
colds.
“The cashew fruit juice is now popping up in herbal formulas
designed to boost energy and sexual function; it also helps to promote normal
sleep patterns in menopausal women."She added.
"Cashew fruit has high copper content that is vital in energy production, greater flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints and also high in calories".
"Cashew fruit has high copper content that is vital in energy production, greater flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints and also high in calories".
"Cashew fruits are also rich in many essential vitamins that
help to maintain healthy gums, teeth and numerous health promoting
phytochemicals that protect one from diseases and cancers,” she said.
Ms. Abdul said that cashew fruits provided anti-oxidant and
protective ultra-violet ray filtering functions that helped to prevent
age-related vascular degeneration in the elderly. She noted that eating cashew
nuts could help the body to utilise iron, develop bones, produce skin with hair
pigment and eliminate free radicals.
She also said that the consumption of cashew fruits could be
helpful in the management of sore throats and strengthen immune systems.
Abdul said that cashew nuts were nourishing snacks with no
cholesterol, but contained high fiber that were ideal for body building for
weight-watch when eaten in moderation.
She, however, advised that cashew fruits and nuts should be
eaten moderately to enhance its effectiveness in strengthening the immune
system for healthy life.
Scientifically it has been proved that cashew fruit contains anacardic acid which helps stop the formation of breast cancer and "cadol", a substance which effectively blocks the growth of Hela Epithelioid Cervix Carcinoma Cells in the vagina. Moreover, it acts as an antiseptic and kills worms. ·
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