What are Benefits of Dry Fruits?

Dry Fruits 

1. Almonds(Badam)

• It contains calcium,iron,zinc,potassium,phosphorus,vitamin-B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B9,C,E and a high content of dietary fibre,protein,antioxidants and unsaturated fats.

• The almond is often eaten in raw or toasted form. For maximum benefits,these should be soaked in water for a night or 06-08 hours and then should be eaten after peeling its skin.

• They contain the right kind of fats-monounsaturated and some polyunsaturated, so they help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) i.e. the bad cholesterol, while not touching the high-density lipoprotein(HDL) or good cholesterol levels.

• If you’re eating roasted almonds to reduce cholesterol , well, it just isn’t going to happen.Just take only raw and unsalted almonds and you’ll be fine.

2. Raisins(Kishmish)

• It contains iron,large content of vitamin-B complex and protein etc.

• Due to high content of Iron,it is most suitable for anemic patients.

• It also removes physical debility.

• Jaundice patients are benefited promptly.

• Its regular use cures constipation.

Precaution : 

            Diabetic patients are not recommended its use due to its high content of carbohydrate.

3. Prunes(Munakka)

• Its daily use in winters is very beneficial.

• Wash them with hotwater and then soak in water for overnight,drink its water in the morning and eat it also. By regularly eating it, it increases vitality and blood.

• It cures physical debility.

• It provides strength to lungs.

• For constipation - Boil 10 munakkas in milk and eat it and take milk.

• For Blood purification - Soak 20 munakkas in water for overnight. Grind these and mix in one cup of water and take it daily.

• For cough and cold - Take 5 almonds after peeling its skin+10 munakkas+10 black pepper,grind these and mix it in 25 g of butter.Then eat it in the night at bed time.

• It increases blood and semen.

4. Figs(Anjeer)

• Figs can be used for the treatment of sexual weakness, chronic constipation, indigestion, obesity. piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, asthma,anemia,heart disease,hypertension,age related vision loss. It also helps in gaining weight after illness. It is a great sexual tonic for men.

• Figs are a rich source of essential minerals, vitamins and a great source of dietary fibre. These contain nutrients and essential minerals that help balance the woman’s body and mind. Figs are also excellent for female health.

• Figs are rich in antioxidants which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Therefore, regular consumption of figs will help you in keeping yourself younger for much longer.

• Figs are rich in calcium, which strengthens the bones. The persons having allergy to milk and other dairy products must consume figs to fulfill the calcium requirements of the body.

• Figs are rich in potassium which helps to control blood sugar.

•  The high content of fibre in figs -

1. prevents constipation
2. prevents colon cancer
3. prevents breast cancer
4. helps to reduce weight in obese persons(for both men & women).

• Note – Consumption of figs with milk increases weight.

• Figs contain a water soluble fibre called Pectin which is a powerful detoxifier  and   lowers cholesterol.

• Dried figs contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids(essential for optimum health)which  reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

• Figs have an excellent aphrodisiac properties. It is a powerful sexual tonic for men. For increasing sexual power, soak 2 figs in the milk for 08-10 hours and then eat these. Eating the figs in this way also increase weight.

• Figs are excellent for liver. 

• Figs boost memory power.

• These help in curing insomnia and sleeplessness.

• Figs are a rich source of iron.

• Fig is one of the most alkaline fruit, which regulates the pH of the body because we consume a highly acidic diet.

• Its daily use cures piles.

• Figs are rich in potassium which lowers and controls high blood pressure. People who avoid eating fruits and vegetables and consume more sodium (an ingredient used heavily in packed/processed foods) have potassium deficiency. Thus, those persons who consume less of potassium and more of sodium tend to get hypertension.

• The high calcium content in figs promotes bone density and guards against osteoporosis, another common female disease.

• Figs contain manganese, a very important mineral that most of the women are severely lacking in their diets. Manganese increases the resistance power of the body against disease. 

• Figs are an excellent source of potassium, a necessary mineral for the active women to insure than their muscles work well and are cramp-free.

• Fibre in figs regulates the digestive system and alleviates the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common female ailment.

• Note – It may cause Diarrhoea, if eaten in excess.

5. Walnut(Akhrot)

• Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pistachios and other nuts. These are considered as the king of nuts for health benefits, with a combination of nutrients, minerals,vitamins and more healthful and higher quality antioxidants which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Therefore, regular consumption of figs will help you in keeping yourself younger for much longer.

• These contain vitamins,minerals and dietary fibre and  plenty of high-quality protein that can substitute for meat.

• These contain essential omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids by their virtue of anti-inflammatory action helps to lower the risk of blood pressure, coronary artery disease, strokes and breast/colon/prostate cancers.

• Regular intake of walnuts in the diet help to lower total as well as LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increase HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood.

• These protect against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.

• These are also an excellent source of vitamin E.

• These are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates and very rich source of minerals like manganese,copper,potassium,calcium, iron,magnesium, zinc, and selenium.

• Walnuts oil has an excellent astringent properties which helps to keep skin well protected from dryness. It has also been used in cooking, and in traditional medicines in massage therapy, aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

6. Pine nuts(Chilgoza)

• It is very extremely powerful tonic for men. Eat 15 pine nuts daily for it.

• The nuts are especially rich in “heart friendly”mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid  that helps to lower LDL(low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL(high-density lipoprotein cholesterol )or "good cholesterol" in the blood.

• They are rich in carbohydrates & protein.

• They are an excellent source of Vitamin-A, Vitamin-B complex,healthy amounts of  essential minerals like phosphorus,manganese, potassium, calcium,copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

• They are also a source of dietary fiber.

• They are an excellent source of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant(Antioxidants are involved in the prevention of cellular damage - the common cause for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases).

• Pine nuts contain essential fatty acid (OMEGA-6 fat) pinolenic acid.