Dry Fruits and Dates

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• Walnuts are often called ‘healthy nuts’ because they are extremely nutritious and they greatly benefit our health. They are a source of healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals which make them a ‘must-eat item’ and should be a regular feature in your daily diet.
• Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and are a good source of plant form omega-3 fat which helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Also, the presence of nutrients in walnuts helps to reduce inflammation which is often responsible for causing several chronic diseases.
• These nutrient rich nuts are quite filling and nourishing and they simultaneously benefit the good bacteria living in your gut thereby promoting good gut health. Additionally, eating walnuts helpcontrol appetite and hunger pangs which is beneficial for weight control.
• Eating walnuts lowers the risk of type 2 Diabetes, improves blood pressure and also helps to control weight and blood sugar levels. Moreover, walnuts contain nutrients that support good brain health and functioning.
• These health-giving nuts can be easily incorporated into your daily diet by adding it to your salads, crushing and mixing it in dips and sauces, chopping it to be used in whole grain breads, wraps and sandwiches or adding it to any stir fry recipe of your choice!

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• Raisins are dried grapes that taste naturally sweet and delectable. Owing to their natural sweetness, they are often called nature’s candy and are rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Raisins are also a source of carbohydrates and therefore a good source of energy.
• Raisins are rich in fibre, which aids in digestion and at the same time keeps your stomach full for a longer duration which in turn helps with weight control. Also fibrous foods like raisins greatly help control cholesterol levels.
• Eating raisins are beneficial for health as they are a good source of iron, calcium and boron. Therefore, they boost iron levels and keep your bones strong. Additionally, they are a source of natural antioxidants which prevent cell damage and lowers risk of cancer and heart disease. They also contain antimicrobial compounds which promote good teeth and gum health.
• Raisins can easily be incorporated into your daily diet to reap the myriad health benefits they offer. If you have a sweet tooth, eat raisins as opposed to other unhealthy sugar loaded snacks. Add them to your salads as toppings, mix them in oatmeal, yogurt, granola or cereal to make it tastier and healthier or use them for making any sweet spread of your choice as they are sweet, fat-free and cholesterol-free.

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• Shiny hair, better digestion, and smooth skin are a result of including a handful of almonds to your everyday diet. These little nutsare certainly a superfood worth incorporating in your daily diet! Almonds are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, fibreand protein and are packed with nutrients. They are high in antioxidants that help to prevent aging and disease. Almonds are also arich source of vitamin E and magnesium which improves metabolism and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes which helps to control blood pressure.
• Eating a handful of almonds every day can reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol thereby potentially reducing the risk of heart disease.Almonds are also a filling snacking option and are therefore quite effective in weight loss.
• Munch on them as a snack, add them to your smoothies, milk shakes, cookies and use them to garnish home- made sweets! Almonds are an evergreen and healthy addition to your meals.