Best dry fruit, nut to eat to lose weight

Munching nuts and dry fruits is definitely healthier than eating a bowl full of chips or other snacks. While nuts and dry fruits have several health benefits, they also come with their share of calories. If you are trying to lose weight, you might want to keep a check on what nuts or dry fruits you eat. Here is the calorie count of some commonly consumed dry fruits and nuts.

– Apricot: 1 piece = 3.1 cal

– Raisin: 1 piece = 3.1 cal

– Pista: 1 piece = 4.4 cal

– Cashew nuts: 1 piece = 6 cal

– Almonds: 1 piece = 7.9 cal

– Walnut: 1 piece = 14.4 cal

– Fig: 1 small piece = 14.8 cal

Dates: 1 piece = 76.1 cal

If you eat a handful of nuts every day, eat the ones with a lower calorie count. However, do not ignore walnuts just because it is high in calories. Walnut is great for preventing hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and also improves sperm count. Dry fruits are high in sugar content as compared to nuts, and hence must be avoided. If you like nuts and dry fruits in your cereal, opt for the plain cereal (not the flavoured kind) to keep your sugar consumption to a minmum. These small changes will help balance your calorie intake and keep you healthy. Here are 7 dry fruits and nuts you must eat every day.

Source: The Health Site