{"id":13875,"date":"2021-08-16T02:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T02:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bateel.com\/blog\/?p=13875"},"modified":"2022-09-13T14:20:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T14:20:12","slug":"benefits-of-dry-fruits-and-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bateel.com\/blog\/recent-articles-no-display\/benefits-of-dry-fruits-and-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Dried Fruits and Nuts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dried fruits and nuts have been an essential part of the Mediterranean diet since ancient times. Dried fruits are made by removing the original water content in the fruit through various drying methods.<\/p>\n

Raisins are considered to be the most popular type of dried fruit, including prunes, figs, and apricots. It is regarded as a healthy alternative to salty or sugary snacks. Based on appearance, it’s a common misconception<\/strong><\/a> that dates are a conventional dried fruits. Dry dates have a higher level of\u00a0 sugar content and has less moisture in comparison to fresh dates, which are more commonly sold and can be stored for a longer period.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Health benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multiple epidemiology studies have found that fruit and vegetable consumption reduce the risk of chronic disease such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease. Dried fruits are highly nutritious as each dried fruit contains about the same amount of nutrients similar to a natural fresh one, and due to its smaller size it can be easily consumed as a healthy snack. The benefits of dried fruits include:<\/p>\n