According to WebMD, cashews are chock-full of magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc, as well as vitamins B6 and K. In addition, they’re excellent sources of protein (which is crucial for preventing muscle deterioration) and antioxidants (which neutralize free radical damage in the body).
What’s more, consuming the right amount of cashews has been associated with reducing LDL (aka “bad”) cholesterol and may even prevent stroke and heart disease (due to its magnesium content). It can also lower your risk of diabetes — or, if you already have it, help you manage your condition — because of its low carbohydrate content (which means it won’t cause your blood sugar to spike quite like other snacks).
Evidence points toward cashews being an excellent anti-aging food, though more research is needed to establish stronger conclusions. For instance, a 2023 review of previous research published in Nutrients saw a “substantial amount of evidence” that eating cashews and other nuts can lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and atrial fibrillation. Meanwhile, per a 2019 study published in Current Developments in Nutrition, consuming cashews can lower both your blood pressure and your triglyceride levels.
