Share the Gift of Good Health this Diwali, with Almonds!
INDIA, 19th October 2022: The festival of lights brings with it larger than life celebrations, and a chance to reconnect with loved ones. As we gear up to celebrate Diwali in all its splendor, let us aim to spend these moments more mindfully than before. From extending support to local vendors for Diyas, to making healthy snacks and mithais, to eco-friendly celebrations, the opportunity to bring in positive change is endless.
Festive sweets and snacks have been an intrinsic part of Diwali just like any other festival. Meant to be shared, it’s a gesture of gratitude and respect towards loved ones. This year, we can change the perception and embrace healthy sweets and snacks. Almonds are known to be the gift of good health, as they are a source of 15 nutrients including vitamin E, dietary fiber, protein, riboflavin, manganese, folate etc. Several scientific research have also shown that regular almond consumption can provide a variety of benefits across areas including heart health, diabetes, skin health and weight management. All these benefits make almonds, a healthier gifting alternative to the nutrient-deficient sweets and savories we exchange during Diwali festivities.
Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant said, “During festivities, it is customary as per our tradition, to give as well as receive sweets from our loved ones. These calorie-laden guilty indulgences, although very tantalizing to our tongues in the short term, are not good for our health in the long run. So, being more mindful about you and your loved ones’ health, I would recommend swapping the laddoos with a box of almonds. Not only are almonds healthy, but they are also satiating. Munching on them in-between meals can keep hunger away for a significant span of time. Not just that, it has also been scientifically proven that almonds are beneficial for diabetes and weight management and also promotes heart health. Research studies have found that almonds may lower total and LDL cholesterol when included in a healthy diet and reduce levels of heart damaging inflammation.”
Renowned Indian television & film actress, Nisha Ganesh said, “For me, Diwali is the perfect occasion to catch up with family and create new memories. And this brings in the tradition of gifting. As someone who’s very conscious about health and food choices, I approach gifting my loved ones with the same lens. I think almonds are the gift of good health and sharing them with my loved ones gives me an opportunity to showcase my love by contributing to their wellbeing and health.”
So, let us celebrate a more mindful Diwali, with a handful of almonds!