Cashew fruits Ms. Abdul, who is a nutritionist at the Wuse General Hospital, made this recommendation in an interview with the News Ag...
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Ms. Abdul, who is a nutritionist at the Wuse General Hospital, made this recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja recently.:
She said that cashew juice helps in the prevention of heart diseases and stroke 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 which are very useful for prevention of deficiency disease.
She also said that cashew fruits were rich in calcium that enhances healthy muscles and bones in the body, including vitamin E, K, B and C which, she said, are 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, it also promote greater flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints and also high in calories".
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"Cashew fruits are also rich in many essential vitamins that help to maintain healthy gums, teeth and numerous health
added Ms. Abdul that cashew fruits provide anti-oxidant and protective ultra-violet rays filtering functions that help to prevent age-related vascular degeneration to 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.
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Abdul went on saying 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 to 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. ·
Source: .africa punch.
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