The winters have arrived and many parts of India are
enjoying the chilly weather. However, a change in weather conditions calls for
a change in our diet as well. Our body reacts to a change in the climatic
conditions and it needs warmth to cope up with our exteriors. What could be
better than relishing on tasty as well as healthy dry fruits?
Dry Fruits are the best source of keeping oneself
warm and at the same time satisfying the cravings throughout the winters. Loaded with rich nutrients, vitamins and minerals,
Dry fruits serve as a great source of energy boosters as even soldiers carry
dry fruits along with them to the war. A small amount gives them ample energy
to fight long and tiring battles.
It is a well-established fact that dates such as
almonds, peanuts and walnuts help in maintaining the heat of the body.
Additionally, dry fruits consist of 3.5 times more fibre, vitamins, minerals
and micronutrients compared to fresh fruits making them a better choice.
5 Best Dry
Fruits that can keep you warm in winter
Anjeer
Anjeer is a common name in Indian households. Also
known as Figs, Anjeer is a powerhouse of all the essential vitamins, minerals
and fibre. Filled with Vitamin A, B1, B12, iron, calcium, manganese, sodium,
phosphorus, chlorine, potassium, and many more, Anjeer is highly beneficial in
regulating blood sugar and insulin levels. During the winters, one’s mobility
tends to decrease. In such a case, Anjeer is great for digestion.
Popularly known as Pista in India and one of the favourite
savouries of Indian, Pistachios contains all the essential vitamins, minerals
and antioxidants that will help you fight the harmful UV Rays, ageing and also
free radical damage. UV Rays cause maximum damage during the winters and so it
becomes all the way more essential to have Pistachios in the diet.
Walnuts
Crammed with Omega-3 fatty acid, walnuts are known
to be one of the healthiest dry fruits. The omega-3 fatty acid is really good
for your hair and skin. Moreover, it also benefits in lowering high cholesterol
levels.
It has also been shown that walnuts relieve the type
of inflammation that contributes to heart disease, and they can help minimize
the chances of a blood clot that could lead to a heart attack.
Cashew
Another beloved dry fruit of Indians is the
delicious cashew nuts. Cashew nuts are highly beneficial in regulating
cholesterol and high blood pressure levels. Additionally, it also helps in
relieving migraine ache. If you aspire for glowing skin in winter, Cashew nuts
are the ideal choice for you as they are rich in Vitamin E, and also contain
anti-ageing properties.
Almonds
Known as the ‘King of Dry Fruits’ and full of fatty
acids, protein, fibre, zinc, Vitamin E, and many more, Almonds not only provide
exceptional satisfaction to our taste buds but also enhance blood circulation
and haemoglobin levels and control cholesterol levels in our body. Almonds also
provide much-needed warmth during the winters.
Dry Fruits possess all-in-one properties, be it
finger-licking taste or a serving as a great source of nutrition. However,
excess of anything is dangerous. Therefore, enjoy the chilly winters with your
favourite dry fruits, but in an appropriate amount.
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