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A healthy diet is a dream for many mainly because it keeps you healthy. However, not many people are consistent with their plans. They ether find it difficult to follow or get tempted by the delicious food. Now that the winter is about to start in Pakistan, with the cold breeze blowing at night, we recommend you start snacking on dry fruits as the first step towards a healthy lifestyle.

To help you get started, let us tell you that dry fruits are packed with nutrients that keep you full for longer.

Figs

Commonly known as Injeer, figs are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Amongst various nutrients, injeer is also rich in calcium, sodium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, chlorine, phosphorus, iron, and manganese.

It had also been used to treat various illnesses in the olden days. Figs are known to be effective to bring down the insulin levels in diabetic patients.

Figs are also known to be effective in treating constipation, asthma, cough, indigestion, and bronchitis. So, if you are thinking which dry fruit to start with this winter, fig is your answer.

Almonds

Hands down the favorite dry fruit of many, almonds offer a number of health advantages. Loaded with fiber, protein and important fatty acids, almonds are also known to be the “king of dry fruits.”

They improve blood circulation, increase hemoglobin levels and reduce cholesterol in the body. Those looking forward to glowing and supple skin, must also consume lots of almonds as they are very good for the skin.

Walnut

A must-have dry fruit in the winter season, Walnut is considered good stuff for hair, especially in the cold weather. They also keep your body warm in the winter and give you the energy to do the work.

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