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Unsalted Cashew

Unsalted cashew is the edible kidney-shaped seed of the cashew tree, commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking. It has a mild, buttery flavor and provides plant-based fats, protein, and minerals.

Beneficial properties

source of healthy unsaturated fats plant-based protein rich in magnesium contains copper and zinc energy-dense low in sodium when unsalted

Nutritional highlights

Cashews provide healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, protein, magnesium, copper, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and iron.

Caution. Cashews are tree nuts and can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with tree nut allergies; portion control may also be important for those monitoring calorie intake.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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