Do you have a craving for sweet things? I do. I am have always loved sweets and everything and anything that is sweet. Since I am trying to eat healthier and stay away from the sugar and fats I got a great idea from my flatmate for a healthy snack. Make your own mixture of dried fruits and nuts!
In mine I used raisins, walnuts, chopped dates and cashews. Now here are some benefits of each that I read about.
Raisins
1. Aids in digestion
2. Increases supply of energy
3. Enhances mouth and bone health
4. Body acidity reduction
5. Treats infections
read more here
Walnuts
1. lower blood pressure
2.lower cholesterol
3. cancer prevention
4. brain health
5. healthy hair
read more here
Dates
1. cholesterol and fat
2. vitamins and proteins
3. energy
4. potassium and sodium
5. anti- aging benefits
read more here
Cashews
1. Prevents cancer
2. Lowers high blood pressure
3. healthy nerves
4. anti- oxidants
5. high in vitamins
5. high in vitamins
read more here
As seen, there are many benefits from each of the mentioned foods. I am trying them out and hopefully will see some results too! Just an alternative for sweets and that craving.
here are the nuts and fruits I used in my mix
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