Winter is that time of the year when people tend to fall ill more often as one is exposed to really cold wind along with sudden changes in weather. So the first thing that comes in everyone’s mind is to wear more woollens or use heaters to keep themselves warm. But, what if you are told that there is an easier and convenient way to keep your body warm from inside. Yes, you heard it right you can stay warm and healthy just by adding a few dry fruits to your daily diet.
Almond
The king of dry fruits – almonds are a rich source of fibre, protein, vitamin E and fatty acids. Almonds both soaked or unsoaked are great to fill you up as a healthy snack option and keep you warm from within. Almonds can help in the circulation of haemoglobin and reduce the level of cholesterol in the body preventing some major health diseases.
Cashew
Cashew nuts are great to relieve migraine pain, control high blood pressure and maintain cholesterol levels. These also have anti-ageing & moisturising properties to fight off dryness in winters leaving the skin soft and supple.
Walnut
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help them with dry skin while keeping your body warm from inside. The good fats in it help lower the cholesterol level, promote sleep and work wonders for the skin as well as hair health.
Figs
Figs or Anjeer are high on vitamin, mineral and fibre content with being a source of vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, manganese, sodium, iron, phosphorus and chlorine. These also help regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, therefore work amazing for diabetic patients.
Pistachio
The green-coloured nuts are rich in vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and phosphorus. It is also good for the skin for its potential of protecting the skin from UV rays causing premature ageing. As the UV rays are more powerful in winters the intake of pistachio can help avert any side effects.
Go get your pack of dry fruits today and stay warm all day!
