Nuts are a nutritious and portable food that make for an excellent snack on the go. Cashews in particular are easy to enjoy on their own and recently made TODAY.com’s list of healthiest nuts .

In addition to their buttery, sweet taste, studies show cashews might help lower blood pressure and boost heart health, Christine Byrne , a registered dietitian and the owner of Ruby Oak Nutrition, previously told TODAY.com.

They’re versatile, too, registered dietitian and author Erin Palinski-Wade tells TODAY.com. “You can blend them into a creamy cashew butter, toss them into stir-fries or curries, use them to make rich, dairy-free sauces. You can also sprinkle them over salads or oatmeal for crunch or enjoy them alone as a crunchy snack.”

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