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Cashew nuts are a healthy snack choice due to their nutritional benefits. – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake Image Source : alamy Promoting cashew nuts Sri Lanka has an advantage in promoting the health benefits of cashews, as we have a government corporation and a suitable site in Pasyala (Cadju pura). A massive billboard by the roadside at this site, before entering Pasyala, will remind motorists to stop and purchase some nuts to enjoy on the way to the hills. A giant billboard displaying “Good for your Heart” would be most appropriate. Furthermore, good toilet facilities provided by the local Mirigama Council will encourage drivers to take a break at this spot, mainly for the comfort of the tourists, which invariably promotes adjusted sales. Sri Lankan cashews are highly sought after for their milky flavour, and the market for Rancrisp cashews continues to grow. The cashew, Anacardium occidentale L., belongs to the ...