6. Gallstone Prevention
For many years it has been thought that the development of gallstones is caused by high levels of serum cholesterol. However, recent studies have shown that this is only partly true. In fact, gallstones may be caused by lower cholesterol levels. However, most often these painful stones are caused by a high amount of circulating triglycerides. Cashews contain a high amount of monounsaturated fat. This high level of this type of fat can help to reduce the formation of gallstones significantly.
In addition, since gallstones are directly affected by cholesterol levels, eating cashews can help to even out your cholesterol, which helps to eliminate them as being a trigger point. If you have ever had a gallstone you already know how painful that they are. Preventing them from occurring is likely a top priority. Eating some cashews is a simple solution to helping you prevent gallstones from developing.