Cashew: Cashews, also known as ‘Kaju’ in India is popularly used in sweets. Cashew originally belongs to Brazil and were brought by the Portuguese to India. Organic Cashew kernels are bigger in size and are grown in a natural manner without any pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. Organic cashew benefits more as compared to conventional ones. It strengthens the immune system. Cashew helps in fighting against anemia as well by increasing the iron content. Apart from being used in sweets, cashews can be eaten raw as well and can be found in the local market all year round.
Raisins:Raisins or ‘kishmish’ is a type if dry fruit that is naturally sweet. It is used in a variety of Indian desserts. It helps in increasing the iron levels and is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They can be eaten raw as well and since it is a dry fruit, it has a longer shelf life. It has a lot of anti-oxidants and helps fight against loss of memory and degenerative nerves.
Almonds:Almonds are edible seeds and are packed with proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibers. Just a handful of almonds, approximately 1 ounce contain one eighth of our daily protein needs. Almonds may be eaten on their own, raw, or toasted; they are available sliced, flaked, slivered, as flour, oil, butter, or almond milk. According to ancestors, soaking almonds overnight and peeling the skin and eating it the next morning sharpens the memory. They have a lot of nutrients.
