Demand for dry fruits rises as winter sets in

Walnuts have a special significance among dry fruits and they have multiple health benefits too

RAWALPINDI: With the advent of winter in the countryit is usually the best time to enjoy delicious dry fruits.

Dry fruit shops in federal capital city are witnessing a tremendous rush of customers who want to buy variety of dried fruits as eating dry fruit is one of the favorite passtimes of the people during the season.Demand for dry fruits increases as a biting chill creeps into the air, From a wide variety of dry fruits available in the capital they are known as the "charm of winter season."

Shopkeepers offer wide variety of dried fruits in all price ranges so that people from both low-income and high-income group

can afford to buy them.

People buy different types of dried fruits and arrange them in beautiful dishes and put those dishes on the floor for guests.  The tradition of relatives, friends and neighbors visiting each other during winter and dried fruits are synonymous with good hospitality, said a customer Javed Ali.

Gifting people a big basket of dried fruits and chocolates is one of the most interesting ideas said a 19 year old customer Asma Shah. According to shoppers around this time, just ahead of the winter, the price of dried fruits like almonds, raisins, mulberry, apricot, cashew, pistachio and fig soars as demand increases.

A resident Noman Sayed said that no one in winter can resist dry fruits and the nuts; that are the real treat and the perfect gift of nature. As soon as winter approachs, you will see stalls of dry fruits all around the streets and markets.

Gossiping and chatting over a having a hand full of dry fruits in the chilly winters become a perfect idea of a small party with the friends and family members, he added.Many doctors and nutritionists give advice to their patients to use dry fruits for better and complete diet."Children, particularly, prefer to have these nuts in winter," said Shazia a mother.

Walnuts are part of the dry fruit family which are blessed with such natural qualities which can have multiple beneficial health effects on hair and skin .

Walnuts have a special significance among dry fruits and they are mostly harvested in surrounding countries of Mediterranean sea and Central Asian States (CARs) as the weather in these places is quite suitable for it.

There are multiple health benefits of walnuts; as it not only gives the skin a brighter touch but also kills cancerous germs. It is also beneficial for the healthy growth of nails and hair. According to experts, some of the key benefits which can be gained from the consumption of walnuts  and its oil are that

Vitamin B is found in abundance in walnuts. They  help reduce the psychological pressure and get rid of wrinkles, the major signs of getting older. It is better to consume it on daily basis to stay young.

Consumption of walnuts improves health of skin. It conserves the freshness of skin. Oil assists in keeping the face glowing  In fact, oil is more beneficial for skin than eating it as a dry fruit.

Dark spots under the eyelids seems ugly and one can get rid of them if walnut oil is applied on them regularly.

Another major benefit of walnut oil is that that it helps in helping retain the natural brightness of skin.

If it is applied with honey, olive oil, honey, and fresh cream, it can have astonishing impacts on one's skin.     Apart from skin, walnut oil is also beneficial for hair. It can maintain their brightness and help them grow smooth. Women especially, with the regular use of walnut oil , can grow their hair with natural qualities. Paste from walnut oil can also be applied for gaining similar benefits. It will also preserve the natural colour of the hair.

Walnut oil can help nip ,bacteria, which causes dandruff, in the bud. So if one is having a problem with dandruff without finding a solution it is advised to use one walnut oil and bid farewell to dandruff.            Walnut oil usage thrice a week can have miraculous impact on your skin and hair.

Experts opine that oil can also be used as paste which can be prepared by the mixture of coconut and olive oils. Walnut is undoubtedly a blessing for human beings. It should be consumed on regular basis so that its natural benefits could be utilised for living a healthy life.

With the advent of winter in the countryit is usually the best time to enjoy delicious dry fruits.

The dry fruit shops in federal capital city are witnessing tremendous rush of customers who want to buy variety of dried fruits as eating dry fruit is one of the favorite pass times of the people during the season.Demand for dry fruits increases as a biting chill creeps into the air, From a wide variety of dry fruits available in the capital they  are known as the "charm of winter season."



Shopkeepers offer wide variety of dried fruits in all price ranges so that people from both low-income and high-income group

People buy different types of dried fruits and arrange them in beautiful dishes and put those dishes on the floor for guests.  The tradition of relatives, friends and neighbors visiting each other during winter and dried fruits are synonymous with good hospitality, said a customer Javed Ali.Gifting people a big basket of dried fruits and chocolates is one of the most interesting ideas said a 19 year old customer Asma Shah.  According to shoppers around this time, just ahead of the winter, the price of dried fruits like almonds, raisins, mulberry, apricot, cashew, pistachio and fig soars as demand increases.



A resident Noman Sayed said that no one in winter can resist dry fruits and the nuts; that are the real treat and the perfect gift of nature. As soon as winter approachs, you will see the stalls of dry fruits all around the streets and markets. Gossiping and chatting over a handful of dry fruits in the chilly winter is the perfect idea of a small party with the friends and family members, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 4^th, 2018.