Cashews come mainly from Brazil and Portugal. Imagine a red apple in which cashew nuts are embedded in a hard shell .

They contain vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system and the good health of our body.

• Potassium, vitamins E, B6 and folic acid help reduce heart disease.
• Cashews contain high amounts of antioxidants (lutein and zeaxanthin) that can protect eye health.
• It is rich in protein, single and polyunsaturated fats which help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Magnesium helps to relax the body's nervous and muscular system.
• One of the few nuts that contains high amounts of copper, which strengthens bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
• One of the most important amino acids found in cashews is trypophan, which helps produce serotonin, which enhances normal brain function, relaxes the body and contributes to good mood.