LEMON CASHEW TARTS (RAW)

So, I just finished a huge article about the ginormous amount of phytic acid in raw cacao beans. Who knew?

Turns out raw cacao comes with a lot of good stuff, but mother nature carefully balances everything. It also comes with phytic acid, which binds minerals in your gut, so they aren’t available to your system.

Since I have literally inhaled raw cacao for the last few months I decided to take a little bit of a break from chocolate this week and try something new and different.

My friend Sharon and I made these super cute little raw lemon & vanilla cheesecake tarts. They taste delicious, light and very refreshing.

Health Benefits

Raw cashews provide beneficial iron. Your body needs iron to produce heme – the active component of the protein hemoglobin, which is essential for oxygen transport. Getting enough iron in your diet also supports your immune system, and iron helps your white blood cells destroy infectious agents.

Add raw cashews to your diet and you'll reap the benefits of their zinc and copper content. Zinc activates hundreds of proteins within your body, including proteins needed for healthy cell growth and a robust immune system. The copper in raw cashews helps your body process iron, aids in the production of energy and strengthens your blood vessels.