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  Cashews have a soft texture that makes them easy to enjoy. You might add a few to your oats in the morning for breakfast, blend them into your smoothie when dairy feels a little heavy, or reach for them during a long, busy day. Cashews' creamy texture and mild sweetness make them one of those foods that quietly fit into many parts of everyday eating. But cashews are doing more for the body than we often give them credit for. Cashews come from the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale), which grows in tropical regions such as Brazil, India, and parts of West Africa. What surprises many people is that the nut actually grows outside the fruit, attached to what’s known as the cashew apple. Because the shell contains naturally irritating compounds, cashews must be carefully heat-processed (roasted) before they’re safe to eat. That processing is completely normal and is what gives us the smooth, edible nut we’re familiar with enjoying. Nutritionally, cashews are quite dense. A small hand...