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Ludhiana, August 16, 2013: Raksha Bandhan is one of the most eagerly anticipated festivals in India, celebrated with all joy and vivacity. It celebrates the precious bond between a brother and a sister. Rakhi is here and brings with it the lovely memories we have shared with our siblings. Reminiscences of days when presents and gifts were boxes of nuts, chocolates and other delicious goodies leave us nostalgic and we yearn to turn back the clock.
Those memories of bonding and sharing love with our loved ones can be re-lived. Rakhi is that special day of the year when we celebrate this “nutty” relationship of loving memories that is ever lasting and pure.
Today men and women are so busy managing schedules, that health and a proper diet do not remain a priority. Almonds are the ideal gift of health which can be gifted to our siblings. Here are some interesting nutrition facts about almonds. Almonds are a great source of daily nutrition for the entire family. According to research, just a handful of almonds give the body, within just 160 calories, a healthy serving of monounsaturated fat (this is good fat which is beneficial to the body), vitamin E, protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium and iron! Being a natural source of fiber and protein, almonds help one stay active and energized. Also, almonds have the highest amount of calcium of any tree nut, and are important for good bone health.
Sheela Krishnaswamy, Diet, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant says, “Almonds are a fitting token of good health that brothers and sisters can give one another. It is a thoughtful gift for someone so precious to us! Our daily routines and schedules, over time, catch up with us and the lack of energy and good health eventually affects one’s work and personal life balance. From fighting over last pieces of nuts, chocolates remaining in the box, as children, today we can’t even take out time for a proper healthy meal. A handful of almonds can work wonders in improving physical health and ably allow us to handle the rigors of day to day life."
Make this Rakhi memorable one by starting off your siblings and your family on a healthy eating habit. Show you care, and present your sibling a gift of health with a box of almonds!