Cashew Nuts
Nutrition Snapshot
Health Benefits
- • Supports heart health when used in place of foods high in saturated fat.
- • Provides copper and magnesium needed for energy metabolism, nerves and connective tissues.
- • Provides copper and magnesium needed for energy metabolism, nerves and connective tissues.
- • Provides zinc and other micronutrients involved in normal immune function.
Best Way to Eat
Choose plain, unsalted cashews. They can be eaten raw or dry-roasted and added to oats, salads, vegetable dishes or homemade trail mix.
Ideal Time to Eat
Mid-morning or afternoon is practical. They can also be included with breakfast. There is no medically established single ‘best’ time.
Recommended Daily Quantity
About 20–30 g (roughly 15–18 cashews) can fit into a balanced adult diet; reduce the amount when combining several nuts.
Mini Diet Chart
Morning: 5–6 cashews with breakfast. Afternoon: 10–12 unsalted cashews as a snack. Keep the total daily portion moderate.
Practical Tip
Keep the portion measured and prefer minimally processed versions. If this food is already present in another meal, reduce the snack portion rather than adding another full serving.