Almonds, walnuts, peanuts

Dried fruits are fruits from which most of the water content has been removed naturally, by solar drying, or with the help of special dryers and dehydrators. Dried fruits have a long tradition of use, dating back to the fourth millennium BC in Mesopotamia, and are appreciated for their sweet taste, nutrients, and long shelf life.

Today, the consumption of dried fruit is widespread. Nearly half of the dried fruit sold — raisins, then dates, prunes, figs, apricots, peaches, apples, and pears — are called ordinary or "traditional" dried fruits: fruits that were dried in the sun or in a heated aerodynamic dryer. Many fruits, such as cranberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and mangoes, are mixed with a sweetener (for example, sucrose syrup) before drying. Some products are sold as dried fruits, such as papaya, kiwi, and pineapple — most often candied.

Traditional dried fruits, such as raisins, figs, dates, apricots, and apples, have been one of the main foods in the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years. This is partly due to their early cultivation in the Middle East region known as the Fertile Crescent, comprising parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, in southwestern Turkey, and northern Egypt. Drying or dehydration also proved to be the earliest form of food preservation: grapes, dates, and figs that fell from trees or vines dried in the hot sun. Ancient hunters and gatherers noticed that these fallen fruits were edible and valued them for their stability and concentrated sweetness.

Benefits of Dried Fruit

1. Almonds
Everyday dried fruits you should try. One of the most commonly consumed dried fruits, almonds have several health benefits for people of all ages. Here are a few reasons why you should eat a handful of almonds every day:

Heart Health

High in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, almonds help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The presence of magnesium and potassium also helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart function. Weight
Management
The dietary fiber, protein, and healthy fats in almonds make you feel full and therefore help you avoid overeating. Studies have shown that those who ate almonds while dieting had greater reductions in weight, waist circumference, and body fat.
Blood Sugar Control
Experts believe that the monounsaturated fatty acids in almonds help slow the release of glucose into the bloodstream, thereby preventing sharp spikes in blood sugar levels.

2. Walnuts
A powerhouse of goodness. Including nuts in your daily diet can have several health benefits.

Food for the
brain Walnuts have a number of nootropic properties.