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Before consuming dried fruits, know this special information, such serious consequences cannot come… Know how much dried fruits should be eaten…

Before consuming dried fruits, know this special information, such serious consequences cannot come… Know how much dried fruits should be eaten…

By KETAN J HARANIYAPublished 11 months ago 3 min read

Before consuming dried fruits, know this special information, such serious consequences cannot come… Know how much dried fruits should be eaten…

The winter season has started and in the winter season, everyone makes different things from different types of dried fruits and consumes them. We use dried fruits in making any winter dish. Dried fruits have been the oldest and traditional superfood. Dried fruits contain nutrients rich in fat, protein, magnesium, iron, vitamin B and fiber, which are very important for a complete diet, but did you know that excessive consumption of dried fruits in winter can prove to be dangerous for us. It is very important to consume dried fruits in balanced quantities.

In winter, blood circulation in our body especially decreases and dried fruits thicken our blood. This can cause problems like cholesterol and diabetes. Apart from that, some dry fruits have a hot effect which especially activates the oil glands of our face and makes the skin oily. Due to this, our skin gets acne. That is why dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, dates, cashews and pistachios should be consumed in small quantities. Similarly, eating dry fruits in large quantities can also cause many other harm to the body.

Diseases caused by dry fruits: 1) Stomach related problems: We are advised to include more fiber-rich foods in our diet. Thus, dry fruits are rich in fiber, but their excessive consumption can be dangerous. Due to their excessive consumption, we can also have problems like stomach irritation, cramps, pain, constipation and diarrhea. Therefore, they should be consumed in small quantities for our good health.

2) Weight gain: Dry fruits are rich in nutrients, they contain high amounts of calories. Which are responsible for increasing our weight. If you eat many types of dry fruits every day, then you may become fat in a short time, so it is very important to keep an eye on their quantity. For this, you can include dry fruits with special fiber in your diet.

3) Diabetes: Dry fruits are considered a good source of protein and fiber. But they also contain a lot of sugar. Especially, sugar-coated fruits are not advised to be consumed by people with diabetes and they should also be aware of how much sugar they are taking every day so that their sugar level remains under control. Therefore, whenever you go to buy dry fruits, make sure that it does not contain too much sugar.

4) Asthma: Do you know that sulfur dioxide is used to preserve dry fruits, which is a dangerous chemical that can prove to be very dangerous for human health. Limited amounts of sulfur dioxide do not cause any harm, but excessive consumption can make us sick and can also cause problems like allergies and asthma. Therefore, asthmatics are not advised to consume more dried fruits, as it can prove harmful to their health.

5) Diarrhea: Although dried fruits are a good source of fiber, excessive consumption can cause diarrhea. Therefore, it is very important to consume them in the right amount for your health.

6) Dental problems: Dried fruits contain more sugar than fruits. Therefore, consuming them can damage our teeth. Excessive sugar consumption can cause bacteria to enter our teeth and can also damage our teeth.

How to avoid the harm of dried fruits? : 1) To stay away from the side effects of dried fruits, first of all, it is very important to balance their quantity. So, set a daily limit and do not consume more than that amount of dry fruits.

2) If possible, try to eat more fresh fruits instead of dry fruits. It will be very good for your health.

3) Apart from this, soaking dry fruits reduces their temperature and it will also be good for the hydration of the body.

4) You should eat only five cashews and almonds in a day and also soak them.

5) Apart from that, people who have problems with pitta dosha and their body always remains hot. They cannot tolerate heat, they should reduce their consumption of almonds and walnuts.

The most important thing is that consuming them in balanced quantities is good for our health. Otherwise, too much of anything is not good. You can include some dry fruits in your diet according to your health conditions. For this, you should contact a dietician.

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