Cashews, Walnuts, Almonds, Date, Peanuts, Hazelnut etc. are categorized as dry fruits and considered useful food material, due to richness in nutrients, especially during long journeys. Dry fruits provide instant energy and thus called the small powerhouses. They are regarded as the delicacies, used in many dishes and marked after packaging done in the aesthetic designs.
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Health benefits of dry fruits include reduced risk of heart disease, gall stone, type 2 diabetes and few cancers.
Almond is known to be a good source of Vitamin E. Its richness in iron, copper, phosphorus and vitamin B1 makes it a very useful for overall development & growth (physical & mental both) of the human body. Its paste with milk cream makes skin soft. Almond is found useful in alleviation of problems related to constipation, sexual vigor and skin.
Omega 3 fatty acids lowers triglycerides content in the blood and walnuts are the only nuts that have omega-3 fatty acids in reasonable quantities.Regular intake of walnuts has been reported to improve good cholesterol in the blood. Walnuts are known to provide protection against inflammation and other health hazards due to presence of phyto-chemicals like ellaagic acid and melatonin etc.
Hypertensive people may consider intake of pistachio as it is rich in potassium and fiber. Presence of dietary antioxidants makes it useful for lowering bad cholesterol. Improved vision is reported to be associated with regular consumption of pistachio.
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