Read Desk. For a healthy life, eating dry fruits and nuts in the right way is as important as including them in the diet. It is not right to soak every dry fruit in the same way or leave it in water overnight. And many people make the same mistake. But if you keep doing it like this, you will not be able to take full advantage of it. So today we will tell you for how long which dry fruits should be soaked and when it is most beneficial to eat them.
Almond
How to soak – six to eight hours or overnight. How to eat – removing the peel in the morning on an empty stomach. Benefits.
1-Rich in Vitamin E – good for skin and hair
2-Helpful in brain function and memory
3-Good source of protein and healthy fats
Soaking reduces the phytic acid present in it, due to which the nutrients are better absorbed.
Walnut
How to soak – Four to six hours How to eat – Benefits as a morning or evening snack
1-Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
2-Beneficial for heart and brain health
3-Good source of antioxidants
Soaking for too long can spoil the taste and texture.
Raisin
How to soak – How to eat for two to four hours – You can also drink soaked water on an empty stomach in the morning. Benefits
1-Rich in iron – helpful in anemia
2-Helpful in improving digestion
3-Energy Booster
Fig
How to soak- Six to eight hours How to eat-Morning or evening Benefits
1- Rich in fiber – relief from constipation
2-Good source of calcium
3-Beneficial for bones
Cashew
How to eat – Soaking is not necessary, you can soak for one to two hours, best time – benefits as a snack during the day.
1-Rich in magnesium and zinc
2-Good for energy and immunity
How much quantity is right?
Almonds: 4–6
Walnuts: 1–2
Raisins: 8–10
Fig: 1–2
Cashews: 4–5
important things
1-It is not necessary to soak all dry fruits overnight.
2-Eating too much can lead to weight gain.
3-People with diabetes or kidney problems should consult a doctor.
4-Do not keep soaked nuts in the open for a long time.
