We all know too many cashews can be bad for the waistline but cashews are good for you, too. Cashews are a good source of copper and that is important because copper deficiency is associated with increased risk of colon cancer and no one wants to deal with that dreaded disease. Cashews, as well as avocados - by the way, are also high in oleic acid, an anti-cancer component of monounsaturated fat. Cashews, as with other nuts, are whole foods therefore active calories, and they contain fiber. So go ahead and enjoy some cashew chicken, etc, or enjoy a few unsalted cashews as a snack.
NOTE: As with all foods, moderation is the key to eating healthy.
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