Cashew nuts are kidney-shaped seeds that grow on the cashew tree, mostly in South- and Central America.
Cashew nuts can be eaten both as snacks, but these nuts can also be used in cooking and to make a lovely nut paste. They are also extremely healthy, and some of the health benefits of cashew nuts are:
- They have a much lower fat content than most other nuts
- The fat they do have in them is "good fat" (unsaturated fatty acids)
- One of the greatest health benefits of cashews is that they promote good cardiovascular health
- Especially beneficial for those suffering