Safe to Eat Cashew

Trying to conceive

It is beneficial to eat cashew while couples are trying to conceive.

Cashew is rich in selenium - an fertility mineral, this mineral helps to protect sperm and egg from attacks by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can damage cells. This therefore increases chance of conception.

Cashew is also rich in zinc, another antioxidant that can help to increase sperm count and improve sperm motility-both are important factors for successful conception.

Cashw is also rich in minerals like calcium, copper, magensium and vitamin B6. These minerals are good for couples who are trying to conceive.

During Pregnancy

It is beneficial for expecting mothers to eat cashew during pregnancy.

Cashew nuts are rich in calcium which is beneficial for the bone development of the growing fetus.

Cashew nuts are also rich in iron which is important for red blood cell formation. This will help prevent anemia in expecting mothers who need a greater supply of blood to support the growth of the fetus.

Besides, cashew nuts are also rich in vitamin K, magnesium and copper which can benefit both expecting mothers and the growing fetus.

However, expecting mothers should avoid excessive consumption in order to avoid excessive gain in weight.

During Confinement

It is beneficial for the new mothers to eat cashew nuts during confinement, but new mothers, who show allergic reactions to many food, may need to be careful in eating cashew nuts as cashew nuts contains many allergens.

Iron in cashew nuts can help in the blood formation.

Furthermore, calcium in cashew nut is beneficial for the healthy bone development.

Other minerals and vitamins in cashew nuts like magnesium, copper and vitamin K are all beneficial for the new mothers.

During Breastfeeding

It is beneficial for the nursing mothers to eat cashew nuts during breastfeeding.

Cashew nuts contains many minerals and vitamins like calcium, iron, copper, magnesium and vitamin K which can help to improve breast milk quanlity and is good for the brain development and nerve system development of the growing babies.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby to eat cashew nuts at this age.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby to eat cashew nuts at this age.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

It is not suitable for your baby to eat cashew nuts at this age.

One Year Old and Above Baby

It is beneficial for your child to eat cashew nut. However, you need to introduce this food gradually to your child to ensure he or she does not show allergic reaction to cashew nuts.

Cashew nuts are rich in calcium which is important for the healthy development of the bone. This is really beneficial for children who are growing very fast at this age.

Cashew nuts are also rich in iron which is important for red blood cell formation. Again, this is very beneficial as children at this age grow very fast and having sufficient iron in the diet is a must.

You may need to crush the cashew nuts for your child as it may be too difficult for consume it.