Cashew nut:
Cashews are a kidney-shaped seed sourced from the cashew tree — a tropical tree native to Brazil but now cultivated in various warm climates across the world.
Health benefits:
- Help maintain healthy skin
- Help prevents migraine headache
- Lower the risk for diabetes
- Help maintain bone health
- May help prevent colon in liver cancer
- Support healthy brain function
- Can help with weight loss or maintenance
- Help prevent gallstone
- Fight heart disease
- Good source of protein
Nutrient Content:
Cashews are rich in a range of nutrients. One ounce (28 grams) of unroasted, unsalted cashews provides you with around :
- Calories: 157
- Protein: 5 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbs: 9 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Copper: 67% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Magnesium: 20% of the DV
- Manganese: 20% of the DV
- Zinc: 15% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 13% of the DV
- Iron: 11% of the DV
- Selenium: 10% of the DV
- Thiamine: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin K: 8% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
Air Fried Cashew Nut Benefits:
Air frying nuts offers several benefits compared to traditional methods of roasting or frying. Here are some of the advantages:
- Healthier Option: Air frying uses hot air circulation to cook food, reducing the need for excessive amounts of oil. This results in a healthier option as it significantly lowers the overall fat content of the nuts compared to deep frying.
- Reduced Oil Consumption: Since air frying requires minimal oil, you can enjoy the natural flavor of nuts without the heaviness and excessive calories that come with deep-frying. This is particularly beneficial for those who are conscious of their calorie intake or following a low-fat diet.
- Preservation of Nutrients: Air frying is a gentler cooking method that helps to preserve the nutritional content of the nuts. Essential nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants are better retained compared to methods that involve high temperatures and prolonged cooking times.
- Crispy Texture: Air frying provides a crispy and crunchy texture to nuts without the need for excessive oil. This is achieved through the circulation of hot air, which crisps up the outer layer of the nuts while keeping the inside tender.
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