Do you make dry fruits as a part of your daily life?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
Delhi, India
August 2, 2017 1:28am CST
Many of us are fond of fruits and consuming fruits is part of our daily life. However, there is another category of fruits which is called 'dry fruits' or 'dried fruits'. Famous among dry fruits are - Almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, raisins, pistachio, dried apricots, dried strawberries and pine nuts etc.
Some of the dry fruits help us to maintain our cholesterol level. For example cashews nuts contain zero cholesterol, pistachios contain fats that are helpful in lowering high cholesterol levels. Dry fruits are generally rich in iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium etc.
Do you include dry fruits in your daily diet or do you take it occasionally or you do not believe in taking dry fruits at all?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
No doubt dry fruits are expensive because of more demand and less supply. However, we could sometimes buy it.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
2 Aug 17
Well I do, but mostly it is only raisins.
And of course they get moistened in the milk and rice that I eat them in dpk.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
It is a good choice to take raisin mixed either in milk or rice. Raisins are nutritious.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView I also take raisin but not regularly. I take almonds regularly.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
3 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I love them dpk. Do you also eat this?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
It is a good combination to mix museli with milk, fruits and dry fruits and it is not only light but it is healthy breakfast also.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Aug 17
@dpk262006 Actually it is not light at all since it is packed with protein ..
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
2 Aug 17
@kiran8 I would like to know , how you make museli
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
2 Aug 17
I keep some dried fruits at my workplace because they give me quick energy.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
It is indeed a good idea to keep some dry fruits in our pocket or at work place because in case of hunger pangs, it helps us consume dry fruits. Which one do you keep at your work place?
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
What makes you not like dry fruits?
I love to have soaked (and then peeled) almonds and walnut carnel in the morning.
I love to have soaked (and then peeled) almonds and walnut carnel in the morning.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
@vsai2008 It is fine even if you take dry fruits occasionally.
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@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
2 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I take them occasionally, it's not like I don't like them at all.
Just not on day to day basis
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@Bluerose102879 (74)
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2 Aug 17
Dried fruit are usually sweet to preserve them so I eat little but I include dried nuts because it not sweet but a little salty.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
Yes, you are right that preservatives might be added to preserve the ''dried fruits''. My emphasis was on nuts. Do you like to take nuts/dry fruits?
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Aug 17
No. Dried fruits are so much different from the fresh variety. ANd, the outer skin is usually hard to chew.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
It is fine if you do not like dry fruits. I understand that you love to take fresh fruits.
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Aug 17
@dpk262006 .....Frozen is good too. I just don't care for the dry ones. Dry and hard to chew. Some are worse than others.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
It is fine if you do not take dry fruits. However, I would like to add that one could take 23 almonds in a day and these are good for health. Specially, when you soak few almonds overnight, peel their skin in the morning and then consume it, then it is good for health. You could like wise with walnut kernel. Cashews have comparatively less minerals but it could be taken once in a while.
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@vandana7 (100288)
• India
3 Aug 17
@dpk262006 ..Somewhere I read it is only 5...beyond which cyanide starts accumulating in blood...now that is dangerous because I can eat 23 almonds...soaked or otherwise...
@much2say (55608)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Aug 17
We do have almonds, cashews, pistachios etc around the house and eat them often. But dried fruit we eat sparingly. I was told to treat dried fruit like candy - in the way of sugar content (dried fruit and juices have concentrated natural sugars). But then again dried fruits has many more nutritional benefits than candy of course. I do like Turkish apricots!
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
16 Aug 17
@much2say I also prefer to take almonds and pistachios. Though cashew is very tasty but in terms of nutrients it comes after almonds, walnuts and pistachios.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 17
It is good to hear that you regularly take almonds, cashews and pistachios. These dry fruits have lots of minerals and nutrients and they are good for our health. Yes, you are right that dried fruits may contain extra sugar content to preserve them, which is not good for our health. May be Turkish apricots are more delicious, therefore, you like them.
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@much2say (55608)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I just had a handful of almonds right now . What are your favorite dried fruits? I think I will get some pistachios today!
. What are your favorite dried fruits? I think I will get some pistachios today! 1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
It is interesting to hear that you like dried mangoes. Do you get fresh mangoes also at your place?
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@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
3 Aug 17
@dpk262006 During the summer season, we always have fresh mangoes on the table.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
You could try to soak walnuts carnal overnight and then you could consume it in the morning. It will become soft and will taste good.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
@LadyDuck If you want them crunchy it is your choice. I am not sure if dry fruits lose their properties if soaked overnight.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
3 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I like them crunchy and they lose their properties if soaked in water overnight.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
@sol_cee You may please respond to my discussion first. Thereafter, you are free to ask any question related to discussion.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Aug 17
I have tried dried mangoes, it taste delicious and yummy. 
It seems that dried mangoes are your favorite?
I started the discussion and you are to respond to my discussion, but you are asking me the question?
It seems that dried mangoes are your favorite?
I started the discussion and you are to respond to my discussion, but you are asking me the question?1 person likes this
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
2 Aug 17
@dpk262006 haha a question for a question.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
5 Aug 17
My parents have maintained the habit of eating dry fruit , the first thing to eat in morning and in their sixties they are more fit and active than their neighbours and friends.
I have learned this habit from them and me and my family eat dry fruit every day.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Aug 17
It is good to hear that you have included intake of dry fruits as part of your daily habit and you have inherited this good habit from your parents. Which kinds of dry fruits do you include in your daily diet?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Aug 17
@Bodyandbrain It is a good and healthy combination. Do you soak almonds and walnuts carnal in water overnight?
. Do you soak almonds and walnuts carnal in water overnight?1 person likes this
@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I include almonds, cashew, walnuts, raisins, pistachio etc.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 May 21
Oh! You have discontinued taking dry fruits? You should include it in your daily diet, it will surely help you.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 Aug 17
I don't include it in my daily diet but i do eat dried mangoes or dried apricot once in awhile.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
It is fine if you do not take dry fruits (nuts) or dried fruits regularly. Taking it once is a while is okay.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
2 Aug 17
My family members eat Soaked almonds and raisins everyday. I don't like. That's why so many health problem s for me I guess..I started taking protein powder..made of nuts..
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug 17
We also take soaked almonds and walnut carnal in the morning. These become very soft, once these remain soaked in water through out the night. I am wondering what makes you not like the taste. Taking protein powder made of nuts is not a bad idea but it may be less healthier or it may have less nutrients than whole nuts.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
30 Aug 17
I do make some dried apples when they are in season, but I love dried fruits.
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@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
8 Nov 17
Dry fruits are good for health, but they are very expensive.We can't afford to have dry fruit. So we buy dry fruits once a while. Mostly we buy on occasions when we prepare sweets at home.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
8 Nov 17
No doubt that dry fruits are expensive because there is demand and supply gap. The production of dry fruits is limited but the demand is more. Also, imported dry fruit is also costly.
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