Eating dried fruit is associated with lower body weight and is considered as consuming a more nutritious diet, according to a study in the June 2011 issue of “Nutrition Research.” In its purest form, dried fruit is just fresh fruit with the water removed

goodness of dried fruits

Dried fruits deliver fiber and minerals, and about the same amount of B vitamins, as fresh fruit. A 2005 study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition revealed that antioxidants in dried cranberries, grapes and plums are twice as potent as those in fresh fruits.

benefits of dried fruits

Many dried fruits are rich in carbohydrates and low in fat. They are rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, vitamins E and niacin (PP), iron, magnesium. They are also rich in potassium, sodium magnesium and calcium.

Nuts are nutritional powerhouses packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Nuts consumed in moderation are healthy additions to any diet. Nuts such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, consumed in moderation, can be low in calorie and rich in protein. Crunchy yet buttery, wonderfully delicious nuts are incredible gifts to humankind by mother nature.

goodness of nuts

Nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds are rich in oil; they provide energy in the form of lipids -fatty acids, mono and polyunsaturated.

benefits of nuts

Nuts are rich in fibre, minerals, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, E, PP). They are also rich in energy, protein, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids.

Honey is produced by bees as a food source and can be considered as a form of natural sugar.  For thousand of years, ancient India used honey as a traditional ayurvedic medicine; in ancient Egyptian times honey was used topically to treat wounds, and the ancient Greeks believed that it could help in longevity and vitality. New scientific research is finding new possible uses of honey in treating various conditions and diseases.

goodness of honey

There are many nutritional benefits in honey - honey contains vitamins such as B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids.

benefits of honey

The minerals found in honey include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. Manuka honey has a higher than normal conductivity - about 4 times that of normal flower honeys.

Spices and Herbs originate from plants, flowers, fruits, seeds, barks, leaves, and roots and are used for food, flavoring and medicine. Herbs and Spices have antibacterial and antiviral properties and many are high in B-vitamins and trace minerals. True sea salt, for instance, contains 93 trace minerals. The aromatic flavorings of spices and herbs can transform a dish without adding calories or fat.

goodness of herbs & spices

Many herbs and spices contain disease-fighting antioxidants and pack additional health benefits of their own from promoting longevity and fighting pain.

benefits of herbs and spices

Today’s sciences in research are investigating the ultimate power of spices as weapons against illnesses from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease, and unique protective properties in reducing inflammation.