A popular ingredient finding its way into many Indian gravies, cashew is a nut high in minerals. Contrary to the popular belief that it can make you gain fat, a considerable amount of cashews in your diet can provide you with many health benefits. Eating a handful of cashews daily helps lower your blood pressure. They have copper content, which helps grow thick hair. Copper also plays an important role in the elimination of free radicals from the body.
Cashew contains a powerful antioxidant pigment called Zea Xanthin which is readily and directly absorbed by our retina. This helps prevent age related macular degeneration in elderly and hence helps maintain eyehealth. Cashews also contain Magnesium which is god for bone health. They are rich in vitamins like riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Its regular intake can reduce the risk of gallstones.