Special: People with heart and diabetes can get benefit from this nut.

Dry fruits and nuts are considered beneficial for health in many ways. Researchers said that if you consume a handful of nuts daily, it can be helpful in protecting from many types of chronic diseases. Nuts contain essential nutrients for the body which can help in protecting you from serious diseases.

Health experts say, dry fruits are beneficial for everything from increasing immunity to reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Researchers said, if you make cashew nuts a part of your diet, it can be very beneficial for health. Consuming this dry fruit can be beneficial in reducing cholesterol, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar level.

Nutrient Rich Cashews

Cashews are rich in nutrients and may provide many health benefits, the researchers said. Protein (5 grams), fiber (1 gram), 20 percent magnesium and 15 percent zinc of daily requirements can be obtained from 28 grams of cashews. Cashews are particularly rich in unsaturated fats, which have been found to reduce the risks of premature death and heart disease. It has low sugar content and is a source of fiber, which can benefit your health.

Lower risk of weight gain

People wishing to lose weight are advised to include nuts in their diet. Nuts like walnuts, almonds and cashews are low in calories and are also considered a rich source of other nutrients, hence their consumption reduces the risk of weight gain. Apart from this, heart health can be improved by consumption of cashew nuts.