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Eating dry fruits in summer can be enjoyable and beneficial if done mindfully to avoid inducing body heat.
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Here are some tips to help you incorporate dry fruits into your summer diet without overheating your body:
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Soaking dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, and raisins overnight in water can reduce their heat-inducing properties. This makes them easier to digest and more cooling for the body.
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If you didn't soak them overnight, soak them for a few hours in chilled water to get a similar effect.
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Adding dry fruits to yogurt can help balance their warmth with the cooling properties of yogurt.
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Combine dry fruits with fresh, water-rich fruits like watermelon, cucumber, or oranges to help offset any heating effects.
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Avoid eating too many dry fruits known to increase body heat, such as cashews and pistachios.
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Follow Ayurvedic practices like adding a pinch of cardamom or fennel seeds when consuming dry fruits, as these spices are known to counteract heat.
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