It is a known fact that dry fruits are an abundant source of vitamins and minerals. Many dry fruit items are rich in dietary fibres that not only helps in with digestion but also give nutritional benefits. There are umpteen choices and options to pick from in the dry fruits and nuts category and online stores like Place of Origin stock up on a huge variety from almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios to dates, dried mangoes, pineapples, cranberries, dates, and a whole range of seasonal fruits and berries.
Packed with proteins, minerals and anti-oxidants, dry fruits do not just give medicinal benefits but are also great for the skin. Here are top 5 reasons why reasons why dry fruits and nuts must figure as an important part of our diet.
1. Helps in warding off heart diseases
Dry fruits are the best when it comes to tackling cardiovascular problems. Almonds help to reduce the risk of heart ailments. Cashew-nuts too promote cardiovascular health as they do not contain cholesterol and are loaded with mono-saturated fats. Dates too help in maintaining heart's health as they protect against atherosclerosis which is the major cause of strokes and heart attacks. Pistachios also help in preventing heart problems as it contains a healthy dose of Vitamin B6.
2. Helps in weight management
Dry fruits have optimal levels of vitamins and minerals and a natural solution for weight management. The high mount of dietary fibre present in cashew-nuts too are very efficient for weight management. If you are looking at gaining weight, then raisins and dates are the fruits for you as these fruits help in weight gain and also provide anaemic people with lot of vitamins and minerals.
3. Reduces risk of cancer
According to a research study conducted by Pennsylvania State University, almonds are considered to be strong suppressors of prostate and lung tumor growth. Also, the presence of flavonoids in almonds have proven to be very favourable for suppressing breast cancer by reducing by reducing the growth of those cells which are exposed to cancer causing agents. Besides almonds, dried apricots, dried apples, pistachios and walnuts are also protect us from cancer.
4. Helps maintain the digestive system
Dry fruits play a significant role in maintaining overall health and are beneficial in warding off diseases. Besides the help with keeping cancer and heart ailments at bay, they are also known to control hypertension and thus help beat stress. The high fibre content in dry fruits like fig, dates and pistachios make them ideal for consumption to treat constipation and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) maintaining a healthy digestive system. Walnuts are another dry fruits that helps in easing constipation because of their laxative effects.
5. Boosts Immunity
Dry fruits like walnuts, almonds, figs and dates provide essential vitamins and minerals for building immunity. These fruits are powerhouses of essential minerals like potassium and manganese while also possessing antioxidants that boost our immune system. Doctors also recommend ground nuts, cashews, almonds and walnuts since they are high on vital nutrients that help in strengthening our immune system.
The health benefits of dry fruits are multi-faceted but it's imperative that like any other food, they should also be eaten in moderation. Also, make sure that you stock up your dry fruits and nuts from reputed sellers, for inferior quality of these food items along with careless packing and preserving techniques can become a health concern.
The elegance of ethnic attire does not really shine through that strikingly if it is not adorned with matching jewellery. One can be dressed to perfection in their bellowing anarkalis and ravishing silk sarees, but if the matching jewellery is missing, the charm of the attire is lost in the incompleteness. But accessorise the dress up with a stunning pair of jhumkas or chandelier earrings and there you go - the magic of the dress comes alive. There's no doubt that jewellery plays a major part in accentuating the beauty of a dress and the right kind of jewellery can take one's fashion and style quotient notches higher.
Recently, while shopping online for ethnic wear for my cousin's wedding, I was besotted by the gorgeous suits and sarees collection at Craftsvilla. After I was done short-listing the items I liked, it was time to go hunting for matching jewellery, and as I had assumed all along the website's jewellery section did not disappoint me. From earrings, maangtikas, necklaces and anklets to armlets (bajubands), nose-pins and toe-rings, Craftsvilla jewellery section has an exhaustive range of jewellery items to pick from! Within 5 minutes of browsing the jewellery section I was confused about what to buy and what to leave out!
To say that Craftsvilla's jewellery collection is stunning would be an understatement. In almost all the sections, there's whole range of patterns and styles to pick from and a shopper can pick from anything under Rs. 500 to over Rs. 5000 as per their budget. Browsing through the necklace category, I was left mesmerised by the collection there - from coral beads and shell pearls to oxidised silver plated and traditional south Indian designs, all popular varieties of necklaces are listed on the website. Trust me trying shopping from here and you will spoilt for choices, thanks to the innumerable options!
The offbeat jewellery collection on Craftsvilla is no less enticing. I was particularly awed by this striking oxidised brass designer necklace and for just Rs. 500, it's a steal actually! Most of the items in this category have attractive discounts, in fact there's almost 50% discount on some stunning designer items. So if you are looking at stocking up on your jewellery collection for the festive season ahead, you know where to shop from!
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Fancy maxi gowns, lacy dresses, smart jumpsuits and curve-hugging denims - when it comes to dressing up, the modern Indian woman today have no dearth of options in her wardrobe. From office parties to excursions with family and friends, she has her sartorial sense sorted to the tee. To add extra zing to her fashion sense, she's ready to experiment as well - mixing designs and patterns, colours and prints and bringing together a beautiful amalgamation of different styles.
But when it comes to festivities, nothing can steer us away from our choicest ethnic wear collection. Dressed in our finest sarees, lehengas and suits, we make the festivities come alive with our bright and beautiful desi attire. No glamorous western wear can match the inherent charm and elegance that our ethnic wears exude and this is the reason they will never go out of fashion.
A few days ago, while browsing through the many online stores to buy a couple of ethnic dresses for my cousin's wedding, I was awed by the exquisite collection at Craftsvilla - a leading platform for ethnic products. From sarees, lehengas, salwar suits and other ethic clothing items to matching jewellery, footwear bags and accessories, the website is a one stop shop for all things ethnic.
To say that Craftsvilla's collection is stunning would be an understatement. In the saree section, there's whole range of price, fabric and style pick from and a shopper can pick from anything under Rs. 500 to over Rs. 5000 as per their budget. And when it comes to the various category listing of sarees, browse through them and I am sure the exhaustive collection would leave you confused about which one to pick, for from Banarsi, bandhani, silk, cotton silk, Kanchivaram and Jacquard to handwoven and heavy work sarees, all popular varieties are listed on the website.
The salwar suit collection on Craftsvilla is no less enticing. I was particularly awed by the gorgeous designer salwar suits and the icing on the cake is the heavy discount that is offered on most of the items! There's more than 50% discount on some stunning designer salwar suits
and with a Rs. 5000 worth of salwar suit available for as low as Rs. 2000, it's a steal actually! So if you are looking at stocking up on ethnic wear for the festive season ahead, you know where to shop from. Make sure you make the most of the attractive discounts on offer.
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