- Cashews contain 98 % of the daily needed amount of COPPER. Copper is needed for iron absorption which is then utilized for red blood cell development.
- Cashews also have MAGNESIUM. Magnesium balances calcium and helps regulate nerve and muscle tone. Insufficient magnesium can contribute to high blood pressure, muscle spasms (including spasms of the heart muscle or the spasms of the airways symptomatic of asthma), and migraine headaches, as well as muscle cramps, tension, soreness and fatigue. It has even been associated with anxiety and depression.
- Pumpkin puree provides you with 7.1 grams of dietary fiber. Fiber can help you feel full and regulate bowel habits. Pumpkin puree contains about 10 percent of your daily requirement for POTASSIUM as well. Potassium is an important electrolyte. The same serving of pumpkin puree contains 1,906 micrograms of vitamin A, which boosts your immune system, as well as keeps your eyes, bones and teeth healthy. You need between 700 and 900 micrograms of vitamin A each day, and pumpkin is an excellent source.
- Studies have shown that a certain methanolic compound in nutmeg and its essential oil can induce cell death in leukemia cells. Nutmeg also eases bad breath, lowers blood pressure, and promotes secretion of digestions juices that help to promote digestions.
- Gingerols, found in ginger, reduce cancer risk. Ginger is also anti-inflammatory.