Every individual must take care of his health. To attain good health it is essential to follow the rules of good nutrition, regular exercise. In Ayurveda, it is believed that all living beings are a composite of the five basic elements i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Sky. In order to keep life going, it is important to replenish these elements through natural foods which are the sources of these elements. To achieve this we must have foods which are naturally available just as nuts, fruits, vegetables, cereals etc.

Dry fruits are considered rich source of nutrients and regarded as delicacies. Several fruits that come under dry fruits category are: Cashews, Walnuts, Almonds, Raisins, Pistachio, Date, Peanuts, Macadamia nuts, Hazelnut etc.

Dry fruits are excellent source of minerals and contain substantial quantities of essential nutrients. They are easy to digest and help keeping us healthy. Similar to fresh fruits dry fruits have strong medicinal properties.

Many people suffer from a bit of constipation and this is directly related to their diet. People tend to miss out on consuming fiber rich foods that provide the essential roughage, which, in turn, prevents constipation. Opt for eating dried fruits as they are rich in fiber, help in digestion and in general lead to a healthy colon.

Dry Fruits also have many positive health benefits to pregnant women as well as to the child. Dry Fruits will take good care of the baby’s dietary requirements as well as its growth and development. Regular intake of the dry fruits results in both mental and physical development of human body. Make a habit of having few dry fruits everyday.

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