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I'm a HUGE fan of creamy, crunchy cashews - get your hands on my Cookie Dough or Matcha Mixes and you'll know why. Apart from tasting awesome, they also happen to be great for your health #bonus.
Here's why it's great to include them in your diet:
1. Protein
Just a handfuls of cashews (about 18) gives you close to 5g of plant-based protein, to help stabilise blood sugar levels and repair muscles after a workout.
2. Magnesium
Cashews are packed with vitamins and minerals that love your body right back. They're particularly good on the magnesium front. Great for soothing and relaxing muscles, magnesium also helps you get a restful nights sleep.
3. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, helping to neutralise free radicals from causing damage to our cells. These guys make us look old before our time. GASP.
4. Zinc
Zinc is necessary for healthy growth and development, as well as the growth and renewal of hair, skin and nails. Get plenty of this for strong talons, glowing skin and beautiful locks.
5. Good Fats
Cashews are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats which have cholesterol lowering effects. The high fat content also means you’ll absorb the vitamin E content nicely, as vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin.