New Delhi: Winter season has arrived and severe cold is expected in the coming days. In this season, balanced intake of nutrients is very important to keep the body strong and energetic from within. Consuming almonds in cold weather not only keeps the body warm but also strengthens the immunity.

Health experts say that eating almonds in winter provides the body with plenty of vitamins, calcium and healthy fats. However, if it is consumed wrongly, its benefits may be reduced. Therefore, know what should be the right way and quantity of eating almonds in winter according to nutritionist.

How to eat almonds in winter?

Celebrity nutritionists say that during cold weather, almonds help in keeping the body warm from inside, increasing metabolism and strengthening immunity. But this is possible only when it is eaten properly. But people often eat almonds without soaking or roasting them, but one should avoid doing so. Actually, almond peel contains an element called tannin which slows down the speed of absorption of nutrients in the body. Therefore, the best way is to soak almonds in water at night and eat the peel in the morning.

If you want, you can grind these soaked almonds, mix them with milk and drink it. According to experts, when almonds are eaten after removing their peel, the vitamin E, calcium and healthy fats present in it can be quickly absorbed by the body, due to which its effect is doubled.

How many almonds should one eat?

Experts say that if you are already consuming almonds, then you can eat 20 to 25 grams of almonds daily i.e. as many as can fit in your fist. But if you are starting to eat almonds for the first time, then initially 6 to 10 almonds per day are sufficient. Besides, experts also advise that some people have problem in digesting almonds, in such a case it is better to consult a nutritionist or doctor.