Farjana's Dried Fruit

Fight constipation
5. Have anti-aging and skin-friendly properties
6. Fight anemia and boost hemoglobin
7. Help maintain a healthy heart
8. Improve bone health
9. Fight depression and anxiety

10 Dried Fruits you should include in your diet to stay healthy. They are:

1. Almond
2. Cashew Nuts
3. Walnuts
4. Pistachios
5. Raisins
6. Dates
7. Dried Apricots
8. Peanut
9. Chia Seeds
10. Saffron


Almonds:

Scientific name - Prunus dulcis

Almonds are rich in antioxidants and have zero cholesterol. Almond has 22% carbohydrates, 4 % water, 50% fat, 21% protein. They provide relief from constipation, heart disorder, is great for hair, skin, and teeth. Cashew Nuts:

Scientific name - Anacardium occidentale

Cashew Nuts are a rich source of vitamins E and B6, zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, and phosphorous. It helps to fight migraines and to increase the carrying capacity for HDL and lower LDL. Walnuts:

Scientific name - Juglans regia

Walnuts are loaded with Vital Omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fibers, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, proteins, and fats. It calls “Brain food” also. It decreases inflammation, healthy gut, and reduces cancer risk. It is good for skin and hair. Pistachios:

Scientific name - Pistacia vera

Pistachio is a delicious fruit rich in oleic acid, vitamin- E, copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, zinc, and polyphenolic antioxidant. Pistachios are good for the heart, help prevent diabetes, and boost immunity and also help in lowering bad cholesterol levels. Raisins:

Raisins are made from dehydrated grapes. Raisins can contain up to 72% sugars by weight, most of which is fructose and glucose. They also contain about 3% protein and 3.7% -6.8% dietary fiber. Raisins are also high in certain antioxidants but have lower vitamin-C content than fresh grapes. Raisins are low in sodium and contain no cholesterol. Raisins may help you to relieve constipation, prevent anemia, build and maintain strong bones, protect your teeth, and lower your risk of cancer and heart disease. Dates:

Scientific name - Phoenix dactylifera

Dates are commonly known as date or date palm. It is rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals, fiber, and natural sugar and is believed to provide relief from constipation, apart from treating anemia. It has iron content and it is easily digestible. Dates are very nutritious, high in fiber, and high in disease-fighting antioxidants. It may promote brain health. Dried Apricot:

Scientific name - Prunus armeniaca

Dried Apricots contain a high level of nutrients such as vitamin-A, vitamin-B6, B5, vitamin-C, E, and K, also it is rich in calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, iron, and zinc. It also contains chlorogenic acid, catechins, polyphenols, and provitamins. Dried fruit can help cell growth, boosting the immune system, maintain good vision, keeps bones healthy, and assists in reproduction. Peanut:

Scientific name - Arachis hypogaea

Peanuts are rich in essential nutrients. Peanuts provide 570 kilocalories of food energy and are an excellent source of several B-vitamins, vitamin-E, several dietary minerals such as manganese, magnesium; phosphorus, and dietary fiber. They also contain a higher proportion of protein than in many tree nuts. Peanuts are an exceptionally good source of protein. They are low in carbs; this makes them a good dietary choice for people with diabetes. They are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals such as biotin, copper, niacin, folate, manganese, vitamin-E, thiamine, phosphorus, and magnesium. It contains various plant compounds these include antioxidants. Peanut can be considered effective components of a weight loss diet. As a source of many heart-healthy nutrients, peanuts may help prevent heart disease and they may cut your risk of gallstones. Chia Seeds:

Scientific name - Salvia hispanica

Dried Chia seeds contain 6% water,42% carbohydrates,16% protein, 31% fat. In a 100 grams amount of Chia Seeds is a rich source of the B-vitamin, thiamin, niacin, and a moderate source of riboflavin and folate. Several dietary minerals are in rich content, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. The fatty acids of Chia seed oil are mainly unsaturated with linoleic acid and linolenic acid as the major fats. chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories and loaded with antioxidants. chia seeds are high in quality protein and high fiber which may help you lose weight. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and many important bone nutrients. chia seeds may lower your risk of heart disease. Saffron:

Scientific name- Crocus sativus

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus. It is used mainly as a seasoning and coloring agent in food. Saffron has long been the world’s most costly spice by weight. It has various nutrients like vitamin-A, thiamine B1, riboflavin B2, niacin-B,vitamin-B6, folate-B9,vitamin-C, and D.Lit. also has minerals –calcium,copper,iron,magnesium,manganese,phosphorus,potassium,selenium,sodium and zinc. Saffron is a powerful antioxidant. They may improve mood and treat depressive symptoms and have cancer-fighting properties. They can also reduce heart disease risk factors, may lower blood sugar levels. Saffron may improve memory and eyesight in adults.