ByIANSlife

April 11, 2022 (IANSlife) Nuts are an excellent source of key nutrients such as monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folic acid, protein, and dietary fiber, as well as quick and healthy snacks. It is recommended to eat a fistful of mixed nuts every day to maintain energy levels and boost immunity. The question is, however, how do you incorporate them into your diet? Do you keep a jar on your office desk?

Fill a specific pouch in your office bag, or just throw them in as soon as you walk in? While some of these strategies are highly recommended, our hectic schedules frequently prevent us from incorporating key foods such as almonds into our regular diets. VKC Nuts, India's leading fully integrated Nuts & Dried Fruit Company, has curated some quick and easy ways to ensure you get your daily dose of nuts and dried fruits.

Nuts and dried fruits can be easily incorporated into meals and snacks, reducing the amount of time we need to devote to them. Here are the quick strategies, as promised:

Include them in salads: Tossing nuts into salads is the most convenient and delicious way to incorporate them. Simply take them out of your bag and top up your plate with these springs of goodness while at work or in a restaurant. You'll feel fuller for longer, and the texture of the salad will be much more interesting.

Add nuts to your curries and sauces: Dried roasted nuts can be added at the end of any curry or vegetable dish, or blended into the curry base. Nuts add rich texture and flavour to dishes, as well as health benefits. Cashews are a popular ingredient in curry pastes, while walnuts add crunch. Pastas with spinach, broccoli, or other greens pair well with thinly sliced almonds. You'll quickly discover that you like the fresh nutty flavours.

Whip up a breakfast smoothie: Nuts and dried fruits blended with yoghurt or milk of your choice make an excellent on-the-go breakfast or snack. A flavorful smoothie option is made up of mixed berries and nuts. You don't require any added sugar.

Use powdered nuts as thickening agents in soups and casseroles: Instead of refined flour and butter-and-cheeseroux, powdered nuts, particularly almonds, work well as thickening ingredients. They thicken low-fat milk and yoghurt beautifully while also adding their own flavour.

Nuts can be added to fruit or other natural food desserts: The key is to remember to keep portion sizes in mind. So, if you're going to serve a fruit dessert in a small dish, top it with your daily recommended dose of almonds. In fact, cut bananas with clove honey, sliced almonds and walnuts, and a touch of powdered cinnamon on top make a delicious and healthy dessert.

Here are a few more pointers to help you get started with incorporating nuts into your regular diet: It is critical to keep track of your portions and adhere to your daily calorie allowance. Nuts dipped in chocolate sauce make a delectable and guilt-free dessert.

At the end of the day, making a concerted effort to incorporate nuts into your daily diet can go a long way. While each meal and snack keeps you fuller for longer, it also increases your energy and immunity.

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