Cashews

Cashews:

Cashews are nuts which are like kidney shape. Cashews are native to coastal areas of northeastern Brazil. Cashews are good in taste when they are roasted.

Nutritional Values with Cashews:

• Cashews are rich in iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and protein.
• Cashews having flavonoids will fight with cancer cells and famish tumors.
• Cashews are a good source of copper which fights with free radicals.
• Cashews have oleic acid and palmitoleic acids which aids good cardiovascular health.
• Cashews are high in good fat content and high in antioxidant which protects the heart.
• Cashews have magnesium which lowers Blood pressure and aids flexibility in bones and joints.
• Cashew contains tyrosine which maintains color of hair and skin.
• Cashews lower the risk of forming gallstones.
• Cashews have selenium as micronutrient which boost antioxidants.
• Cashews have Zinc which aids growth development, nucleic acid synthesis and sperm generation.
• Cashews often treated as Nature Vitamin Pill.
• Cashews beat the mood of depression and stabilize the thoughts, due presence of tryptophan and Niacin.
• Cashews are rich in folic acid and vitamin K which is good for pregnant women and prevent tissue damage and aging.
• Cashews have good amounts of iron which populates blood cells.
• Cashews contain good fiber content which helps in the digestion process.

Precautions: 

• Buy cashews which bright white color and feel weight in the hand.
• Cashews have anacardic acid which gives allergic reaction in some individuals.
• Cashews contain oxalates which combine with calcium to form kidney stones.
• Try to eat cashews in roasted or steamed form.

Almonds

Almonds:

Almonds come from the almond fruits which are a native of Mediterranean climate region. The almond crop will begin from the third year of planting. In autumn the almond fruit is matured.

Nutritional values with Almonds:

• Almonds are rich in vitamin E and B, magnesium, fiber, protein, magnesium, copper, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
•  Almonds have flavonoids, magnesium and vitamin-E which protect the heart and reduces heart problems. 
•  Almonds contain good levels of Folic acid which are useful in producing blood cells and prevent birth defects in newborn children. 
•  Almonds are rich in phosphorus which helps in building strong bones and teeth.
  Almonds are rich in potassium and low in sodium, which helps in maintaining blood pressure levels. 
•  Almonds have good fiber and healthy fats to decrease bad cholesterol in the body and prevent constipation. 
•  Almonds have riboflavin and L-carnitine which boosts brain activity and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. 
• Almonds significantly raise intellectual level and longevity - Ayurveda. 
•  Almonds are used in cosmetics in the form of oil and milk. 
•  Almonds boost energy as it has copper, manganese and Riboflavin.
  Almonds increases immunity power. Due to the flavonoids in them it protects the body against diseases. 
•  Almonds are low in carbohydrates which are good for diabetic patients and can prevent cardiovascular diseases. 
• Almonds have copper which improves nerve functioning in the body. 
•  Almonds are anti-cancer compounds due to the presence of laetrile content.

 Precautions:

• Almonds are allergic for 2% of people in the world. 
• Don’t feed to children less than 1 year.
• Almonds are difficult to digest. Soak before you eat. 
• Don't remove the skin of almonds it contains 20 antioxidants.  
• Wild almonds which are bitter in taste need to be roasted because it contains glycoside which transform in to cyanide by intake.

Pistachios

• Pistachios are rich in antioxidant, carotenes which remove toxins and free radicals in the body and aids better heart health.
• Pistachios have Vitamin-E which helps in blood clotting and maintain good skin.
  Pistachios are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids which helps in reducing bad cholesterol in blood.
• Pistachios have good amounts of B-Complex Vitamins along with fiber, protein, copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. It is a pack of 30 vital vitamins, minerals, and Phytonutrients.
• A pistachio has Vitamin-B6 which helps in producing hemoglobin and increases oxygen carry in a body, reduces effects on the nervous system and improves overall immunity.
  Pistachios have carotenoids called zeaxanthin and lutein which aids eye health.
• Pistachios+ Milk is used as a face pack for improving texture of skin.
• Due to strong calcium content it aids for better bones and teeth.
• Pistachios will fight against lung cancer and lowers the blood sugar levels in the body.
• Pistachios promote cell reproduction and tissue growth due to presence of Zinc.
• Pistachios increase sex power if it was taken 100grams continuously for 3 weeks.
• February 26 is declared as Pistachios day.
• Pistachio nuts help the growth of extremely beneficial gut microbes and promote digestive and intestinal health. These gut bugs help to digest food in the stomach.
• Pistachios have Arginine (nitrate compound) which increases metabolic process in the body.

Precaution:
Pistachios have anacardic acid which may cause some allergy in certain sensitive people.

Walnuts

Walnuts:

Walnuts are called as king of Nuts.

Nutritional Values with Walnuts:

• Walnuts contain B-complex, Vitamin - E , Omega fatty acids, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, Iron and Manganese.
• Walnuts have essential omega fatty acids (oleic acid, linoleic acid and arachidonic acid) which helps to maintain good cholesterol in body and cardiovascular functions.
• Walnuts have astringent properties which protects the skin from diseases.
• Walnuts improve sperm quality due to richness in Omega- 3,Omega-6 fatty acids and minerals.
• Walnuts are commonly known as brain food because nutrients reach to brain and eliminates waste from the membrane.
• Walnuts fights with breast cancer and Slow Down Prostate Cancer.
• Walnuts will reduce Depression, Diabetics, Gallstones, Alzheimer’s disease and Heart diseases.
• Walnuts have more protein content which can substitute meat.
• Walnuts are anti- inflammatory helps in reducing asthma, eczema, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Walnuts have the highest amount of anti-oxidants fights against aging, neurological disorder, cancer and boosts immunity.
• Walnuts contain high levels of B-complex group of vitamins like folate, thiamin, riboflavin which makes idle food for pregnant ladies.
• Walnuts are mild laxatives fights against constipation.
• Walnuts are an excellent source of biotin which helps in hair growth.
• Walnuts have amino acids (L-arginine) helps uniform flow of blood in the body.
• Walnuts contain a compound called Melatonin which eliminates sleep disorders and aid good sleep.

Precaution with walnuts:

• Due to high polyunsaturated fat in walnut they will perish quickly store in an air tight container.
• According to Ayurveda walnut creates indigestion, irritation in throat and pimples in the mouth if it is taken excessively. Limit to 5-7 nuts for a day.