The research results show that cashews have a sweet and crispy taste and are also nutritionally rich. They are packed with protein, starch, sugar, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, B1, B2, and B6. More importantly, they contain a large amount of linoleic acid and unsaturated fatty acids.
These two types of good fatty acids are the most easily lacking beneficial fats for elderly people who do not like to eat meat. Adequate intake of these two beneficial fats can help prevent arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and heart diseases in the elderly. Due to the abundance of beneficial fats, cashews can also promote smooth bowel movements for the elderly.
Therefore, it is best for elderly people who are prone to vitamin deficiencies and have a low intake of meat to eat more cashews. They can eat 3-5 cashews every morning or afternoon. When cooking, cashews can also be added. For example, when making a common dish like cashew shrimp, add a few cashews when mixing with celery and beancurd sheets. Additionally, when drinking porridge or eating breakfast, you can add some crushed cashews to supplement the daily energy and unsaturated fatty acids needed.
