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Milk vs water: What's a healthier option to soak dry fruits?
Eating a handful of dry fruits every morning is a habit most of our parents have forced us to develop since our childhood. Consumption of these nutrient-rich nuts is one of the best ways to replenish the deficiency of several vitamins and minerals without any supplements. But have you ever wondered what is the best way to actually consume them? Or why is soaking dry fruits and nuts for a few hours before eating an age-old practice? Let's delve deeper to find out why we should soak dry fruits in the first place as well as which is healthier; soaking them in milk or water.
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When making the choice of whether to soak your dry fruits and nuts in milk or water, you have to consider several factors like nutrition, taste and most importantly your dietary preferences.
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Soaking dry fruits in water is a common practice which increases their hydration and makes it easier to chew them. Water helps soften the rough texture of most dry fruits and brings out their natural flavours. This method should be adopted by you if you want to increase your water intake and include dry fruits in your diet in all seasons. If you are calorie-conscious or are looking to manage your weight, soaking dry fruits in water is ideal for you because adds no additional calories.
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On the other hand, if you are looking for an indulgent treat try soaking your dry fruits in milk. With its creamy richness, milk enhances the flavour of dry fruits and is a great way to boost your dairy intake. Dry fruits soaked in milk not only make for a fulfilling snack but also provide additional nutrients and minerals such as protein and calcium. Although be cautious about your dietary preferences and do not soak your nuts in milk if you are lactose-intolerant.
From keeping us warm to satiating our hunger, dry fruits are a great source of healthy fats and offer a ton of health benefits that make them an integral part of our diet. Soak them in water if you want to go for the calorie-conscious route, or enjoy the rich taste and texture of milk-soaked nuts, the choice is completely yours!
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