Refreshing Ways To Enjoy Almonds In Summer

Almonds, being one of the most widely consumed nuts, are rich in various nutrients. Other than being consumed as evening snacks, it finds its usage in several cuisines and desserts as garnishing. However, there are different ways you can consume almonds in summer. We have listed down a few ways that will make your almond consumption easier and delicious. 

Benefits Of Almonds

Jinal Patel, Dietitian, Zynova Shalby Multispeciality Hospital, Mumbai said, “Almonds are a widely consumed nut known for its healthy properties. Almonds are rich in protein, vitamin E, calcium, and fibre which can help you maintain and regulate your heart and brain health. What makes almonds the best choice is that they can be consumed in various ways.”

How To Consume Almonds In Summers? 

Here are the different ways you can consume almonds in summer: 

Raw And Unsalted Almond

Consuming almonds in raw and unsalted form is one of the healthiest ways to consume almonds. Raw almonds ensure all the nutrients. They can be the perfect alternative that can be consumed throughout the day, while it is healthy and nutritious, it is important to note that almonds are suggested to be consumed in moderation, if consumed too much it can cause excessive body heat. 

Almond Butter With Toast

Rather than normal butter opt for almond (almond face mask for glowing skin) butter for your toast. The combination of protein and healthy fats in almonds will keep you full throughout the day and satisfied in the morning. 

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Almond Ladoos

You can also make almond ladoos (benefits of almond butter) by combining other healthy ingredients such as flaxseeds, coconut, jaggery, and dates for optimal results. 

Almond Powder

You can make almond powder and consume it with milk. Make a fine powder of almonds with other nuts if required and add it to various drinks such as saffron milk or just bland milk for better taste and health benefits. Adding one spoon of this almond powder to your milk can be a great pre-workout drink for gym enthusiasts.

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Almonds In Vegetable Stir Fry

You can add almonds to your regular vegetable stir fry as garnishing. Toss whole or sliced almonds into the stir fry for the last few minutes of cooking to preserve the crunch. 

Try these new ways to eat almonds in summer. 

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