Eat Dry Fruits and Nuts

Dry fruits are small but are extremely rich sources of minerals and proteins. Every diet specialist always recommends a handful of dry fruits in our diet in order to keep us healthy and fit. There are  varieties in dry fruits such as raisins, cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, dates and the list goes on. Dry fruits possess a lot of medicinal properties because of the ample amount of nutrients that are present in them. Though the dry fruits are really expensive and are regarded as delicacies but the health benefits that they possess makes them worth their price. This article consists of the health benefits that different dry fruits have and therefore the reasons to include dry fruits in our diet lf we want to stay healthy.

Cashew nuts: Cashews have a wide range of health benefits including lowering hypertension and controlling diabetes. They are also rich in proteins and high in magnesium, which help in improving muscle strength.

Almonds: They not only aid in weight loss but also help in lowering cholesterol and lipids in the body. Its help maintain a healthy digestive system and promote hair growth.

Pistachios:  The health benefits of this dry fruit include maintaining hemoglobin levels and fighting the signs of ageing as it is high in vitamin E. Pistachios also help you maintain good eyesight and boost immunity.

Walnuts: Walnuts are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are known to induce sleep and are great to improve sleeping pattern. Walnuts are also good to help you lose weight. Apart from that, pistachios help improve strength of hair, prevent hair loss, improve memory, walnuts are great for diabetics as it does not increase one's blood sugar drastically and still helps maintain overall health.

Raisins: The sugar content in raisins provides instant energy. Also, it has high calcium content which maintains good bone health. Raisins are also known to have anti-bacterial properties which help in fighting minor infections, prevent dental cavities and  bad breath. Apart from this, they have cholesterol-lowering properties, making them ideal for weight loss.