Nuts are not only delicious but eating them daily is good for the body. They are rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which give you instant energy. Also, they contain micronutrients like folic acid, iron, and fibre. Many nuts protect you from increasing metabolism, removing bone weakness, heart diseases and hair loss in old age, dryness in the skin, muscle weakness, weight gain, mental health problems, etc.
Despite their many benefits, you need to know which nuts should be eaten daily to stay healthy and fit. Today we are telling you about 5 such nuts, which you must eat every morning after soaking them at night. Its information has been shared by Ayurvedic expert DrDeekshaBhavsar.
Expert says, “Start your day with these healthy nuts. It is for every woman who wants to stay full of energy throughout the day and improve iron levels in the body, while also having beautiful hair, glowing skin, healthy gut and sound sleep.
1. Black raisins
Black raisins contain antioxidants, which are good for skin and hair health. They also contain L-arginine and antioxidants, which are rich in iron. They improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries.
2. Almonds
Almonds are rich in protein, fibre, vitamin E, calcium, copper, magnesium and riboflavin, iron, potassium, zinc and vitamin B. They lower cholesterol, control blood pressure and are good for brain health. Apart from this, manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of cancer.
3. Dates
Dates are rich in nutrients like selenium, manganese, magnesium and iron. Eating this gives instant energy, skin glows, good sleep at night and bones remain healthy.
4. Pistachios
Pistachios are rich in healthy fats, fibre, protein, vitamin B-6 and thiamine. They keep the health of the eyes and intestines right. By eating this, one gets good sleep at night. This reduces the risk of stomach cancer.
5. Walnuts
They are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation. Apart from this, keep the intestines and brain healthy.
Eat soaked nuts
According to Ayurveda, nuts are difficult to digest because they are high in healthy fat, protein and fibre and have a warming effect. So whenever you eat them, keep them soaked for 6-8 hours. Soaking alters their texture and releases phytic acid/tannins, making nutrition easier.
If you forget to soak them, dry roast them and then eat them. By eating in this way, you can get more benefits.
The right time to eat
You can eat it in the morning on an empty stomach or as a mid-meal or evening snack. This helps in curbing cravings.
How many nuts should be eaten daily?
People who have good digestion, who exercise daily and drink sufficient amounts of water and who do not have any disease, such people can eat a handful of nuts daily.
Dr. Bhavsar says, “Nuts contain 80 percent fat. Therefore, eating them in excess can cause problems like indigestion, heaviness and heat in the stomach, diarrhoea, weight gain, loss of appetite, etc. That's why avoid eating more.
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