With the aura of camaraderie and oneness hovering over the festivities of Pongal, sending gifts to India for our loved ones is definitely something that will be on the minds of many. Historically, the Pongal is a celebration of the “Sun God” for providing the energy for agriculture, so celebrate Pongal with healthy dry fruits.
Healthy dry fruits are definitely a viable option when considering cheap gifts to India for your loved ones. It is especially a good option because of the history surrounding the festival. You can go through the variety of options available on our website.
Apricots are a very common healthy fruit option among many. They are highly recommended among health practitioners for their nutritious value. Apricots contain over 45% of our daily Vitamin A needs and are also a good source of copper, Vitamin E, and potassium. They are definitely an option worth considering. Slightly sweet and crunchy, cashews make a delicious option and are packed with nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and most important of all, energy. Minerals found in cashew include manganese, copper, selenium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and iron. What more! Cashews have heart-friendly fatty acids, which makes them all the dearer to the heart. Walnuts are also an excellent option when considering healthy dry fruits. In fact, some even term walnuts the king of nuts, simply because of the benefits that they offer to one’s health. Walnuts are found to have properties to fight cancer and are friendly to the heart. It also contains some rare and highly powerful anti-oxidants and the inclusion of these in your diet can help manage your weight too. Another thing that makes prunes a good option is their effect on diabetes and brain functions.
Raisins, the dried grapes, are probably the most popular dry fruit options in India. Unlike their fresh counterpart, raisins are packed with minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, and of course energy. However, they lack the levels of folic acid and vitamin C which are generally found in abundance in fresh grapes. Another popular nut with endless health benefits is almonds. They offer relief to many health issues including coughs, anemia, constipation, respiratory issues, and also diabetes. They are also helpful in maintaining the health of your hair, teeth, and skin. They have calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin E and phosphorous. They are the most preferred nut as well and they also pack the most amounts of nutrients among the rest of the family of nuts and they taste good. The benefits of healthy dry fruits make them more than a viable option for your anniversaries and festivals; they can also be a good option when you are looking to send wedding gifts to India. If you want, you can combine all the above nuts and send an assorted or mixed hamper to your loved ones. So, what are you waiting for? Prepare a gift pack for your loved ones today!
