Every year, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 to commemorate feelings of love, affection and friendship. This year let’s choose to share thoughtful gifts like Almonds with our loved ones, which will not only bring a smile to their faces, but will add to their health, immunity and well-being in the longer run. Almonds are a source of 15 nutrients and offer a host of benefits to support heart health, skin health and weight management, in addition to helping manage blood sugar.
Leading Bollywood actress, Soha Ali Khan said, “This year, I plan on sharing almonds as they are known to be the gift of good health.” Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant said, “While choosing a gift for your loved one, look at foods that are tasty yet offer a diversity of health benefits. For this, one of my top suggestions is almonds.” Fitness and Celebrity instructor, Yasmin Karachiwala said, “Be sure to share almonds with your loved ones, as they make for the perfect pre or post workout food, as they are known to provide energy.” Ritika Samaddar, the Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi said, “I always recommend sharing gifts which contribute positively to the receiver’s good health and almonds are my top suggestion.” Madhuri Ruia, Pilates Expert, and Diet & Nutrition Consultant said, “During Valentine’s Day, a lot of people over-indulge in calorie-high foods. You can counter this by preparing a home cooked meal. Within this, incorporate healthy ingredients like almonds.”
