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Coconut water is a great natural drink in summer which hydrates the body and also provides many minerals. Dry fruits are good in every season, but most of the dry fruits should be eaten after soaking them in water. If we talk about summer season, people soak chia seeds, sabja seeds in coconut water and consume it. Similarly, are there any benefits of eating dry fruits soaked in coconut water and can the benefits of dry fruits be doubled by this? So let us know about this from experts.

Soaked dry fruits and nuts are considered beneficial for health and especially in summer, they should be eaten soaked so that their temperature can be balanced. Coconut water is also cooling in nature and is also full of qualities. In such a situation, know whether eating dry fruits soaked in it can provide double the benefits.

Coconut Water Nutrients

According to the US Department of Agriculture, coconut water also contains dietary fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, sodium, selenium, vitamin C, folate, some fatty acids and amino acids.

Will soaking dry fruits in coconut water provide double the benefits?

What do experts say?

Dr. Priya Paliwal, Chief Dietitian of Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, says that eating dry fruits soaked in coconut water can improve the absorption of some nutrients. However, if someone thinks that “it will give double the benefits”, it is not possible and there is no clear scientific evidence for it.

coconut water benefits

What are the benefits?

Experts say that coconut water is rich in electrolytes, while dry fruits like almonds and raisins give you fiber, protein, as well as many minerals, vitamins and healthy fats. Because of this, when you take both the things together, it not only provides hydration but also provides a lot of energy. However, it is very important that you eat it in balanced quantity only.

Who should care?

Dietician Dr. Priya Paliwal says that if you are a diabetic or kidney patient, then it is very important to keep in mind that you should make coconut water and dry fruits, nuts, seeds a part of your diet in a balanced manner.

Shashi Singh

Shashi Singh is working as a sub editor in TV9 Digital Hindi. Shashi, who hails from Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh, has graduated in Arts from Bareilly College (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University) and has done PG Diploma in Integrated Digital Media from 'The Aarohan Media School', an institute affiliated with Amar Ujala. Along with this, he started his career in journalism as a junior content writer from Amar Ujala. She writes on topics like religion, relationships, food, health, and entertainment. He has more than three years of experience in the field of journalism. Along with entertainment, she is also interested in writing politics, crime and news of the country and the world. Apart from this, he has also taken a master's degree in Journalism from 'Tekvan School of Mass Communication'. She is fond of reading books, writing poems and poetry and likes to explore new things.

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