Families across India are preparing for the festival of Rakshabandhan. Sharing of gifts is an important traditional aspect of the Rakshabandhan festivities. This year, it’s pertinent to relook at one’s gifting choices and sharing of thoughtful gifts like almonds will add to the receiver’s health.
Regular almond consumption has been scientifically proven to provide benefits across heart health, diabetes and weight management and skin health. Almonds are a source of nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, protein, riboflavin, zinc etc. which are required for a healthy life. Besides these, almonds are quick to flavor, pair well with several Indian spices, and are also known to provide satiating properties which makes a good snack.
With the bouquet of health benefits that almonds offer, they are definitely a great gift for siblings to share with each other to celebrate Rakshabandhan. Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare –Delhi, Ritika Samaddar, leading Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan, Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Neha Ranglani, and Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy also said about gifting of the blessing of almonds to celebrate Rakshabandhan.
