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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated : February 9, 2019 3:20 PM IST
Cashew milk can improve your immunity. © Shutterstock
You must have heard about soy milk, camel milk and almond milk. But, are you aware of cashew milk? On blending cashews with water, you may get a creamy liquid and this ultra-creamy milk can be called as cashew milk. You should try and opt for home-made cashew milk which will help you load your body with phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and selenium. Hence, it can be a great addition to your daily diet. Furthermore, we also list out the benefits of cashew milk.
It can be beneficial for your ticker
If you wish to keep all your heart problems at bay then just opt for cashew milk. According to few studies, cashew milk can reduce your risk of heart disease. "This plant-based drink is abundant in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids," says Ankita Ghag, Clinical Dietician, InBody India. Moreover, cashew milk is rich in potassium and magnesium which can help you improve your heart health and eliminate the risk of stroke. "Thus, make sure that you speak to your expert and then have it in the amount suggested by him/her," explains Ghag.
It can help manage blood sugar control
Did you know? Cashew milk can be helpful for diabetics if taken in controlled quantity? Drinking cashew milk may be helpful as it carries compounds which may promote proper blood sugar control in your body. Tons of research suggest that a compound in cashews called anacardic acid can help stimulate the uptake of circulating blood sugar. Not only this, cashew milk is lactose-free and therefore has fewer carbs.
It can help boost your immunity
"Cashew milk is packed with antioxidants and zinc and this can help you enhance your immunity," highlights Ghag. According to few studies, nuts may help lower the inflammatory response in your body and boost immunity. Moreover, your body also uses zinc to create immune cells that help you deal with infections and diseases. Zinc also tends to act as an antioxidant which can help you deal with cell damage that occurs due to inflammation and disease. So, what are you waiting for? Just go for it right away!
It can be good for your eye health
You might be knowing that cashews are abundant in antioxidants namely lutein and zeaxanthin. Furthermore, these can help prevent cellular damage to your eyes which you may suffer from owing to free radicals. So, having foods which are jam-packed with lutein and zeaxanthin can cut down your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is an eye disease that leads to vision loss.
The takeaway message: Cashews can trigger allergic reactions. According to a study published in the journal Allergy, allergies linked to cashews are more serious because they can also affect young children who may never have been exposed to allergies. Whereas, another study published in the journal Archives of Diseases In Childhood, revealed that anaphylaxis or constricting of the airways was more commonly seen in people suffering from cashew allergies. So, you should consult your expert and then drink it.
