Almonds: Almond is beneficial in all senses for the human body. It's a high source of proteins, fiber and nutrients and reduces the risk of cholesterol and blood sugar. But the while adding it in your meal keep in mind that don't use it in very high percentage as very high consumption of almonds can cause shortness in breath, nausea, swallowing problems, diarrhea etc. 2 - 3 almonds in the everyday diet of growing kids is very beneficial for brain growth.

Garnishing Tip: Almonds can be used for garnishing cake, Kheer Rasmalai, Thick Milk Shakes, Ice Cream etc. Just break the Almond in small long pieces and use it as an outer layer. It gives a very beautiful ruby texture to the dish.

Black Raisins: Black Raisin is a high source of sugar most of which is fructose and glucose. It contains little proteins, dietary fibers, vitamin C and antioxidants. A full hand every day in breakfast reduces the hair fall, purifies the blood, high amount of potassium improves the high blood pressure, a rich source of iron, also works as an antioxidant. Its high amount of calcium is good for bones and black raisin is helpful to reduce the cavities in teeth.

Garnishing tips: We can use black raisins in many dishes like it can be used as garnishing ingredients in Kheer (Sweet dish made of rice of sooji), carrot salad, Fruits cakes, people use in many chicken dishes as well.

Cashews: Cashew is a rich source of fiber, plant proteins, heart-healthy fats. If we talk about nutrients then its also a good source of copper, magnesium, and manganese. Cashews are work as an immunity booster, energy producer and bone health protector, its antioxidant quality reduces inflammation and protects the body health from diseases. Cashews are good for weight loss as well

Garnishing Tips: Cashews can be used as the main ingredient in garnishing both sweet and spice dishes. Delicious curries with the taste of Cashew's sweetness create the mouth water. In varieties of fried kinds of rice, cakes, Idli and of course, India traditional Halwa can never be complete with the Garnishing of Split Cashews.

Chironji: Chironjiis naturally coolant and it used in many dishes that prepared on summers, it naturally reduces the body heat. Its multiple vitamins & minerals include vitamin C, B1, B2, niacin, calcium, irons and phosphorus and that promotes skin health, improves the digestions, Regularises Bowel Movement also helps for weight loss.

Garnishing Tips: Many people use it in fried dal to give taste and texture. In Rava Firni, Cookies, Kheers, many other sweet dishes are in which Choronji is used for garnishing.

Dry Apricot: Dry Apricots are the rich source of Vitamin B3, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron and Manganese. Small percent use if dry apricot in daily diet is good for eye health, strengthens your bones and preserves nerve function. We should take 3 or 4 apricots daily for good health.

Garnishing Tips: Dry Apricots are used as a base ingredient in many delicious sweet dishes Acacia Honey Dried Apricots, cheese-filled apricots, Cheese Log Rolled etc. It also works as an appetizer.

Dry Dates: Dry Dates are beneficial in many sense, it contains carbohydrates, dietary fibers, sugar, protein, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, and potassium etc. 3 - 4 Dry Dates in a day can play a role of immunity booster for your body. The study says that low Dry Dates contain a glycemic index and it does not result in significant increases in blood sugar in people with or without diabetes.

Garnishing Tips: Day Dates can be used in many dishes like delicious laddu`, dates can be stuffed with small ginger pieces and creams, Dry Date shake is also very healthy, it can be used in date nut bread, dry dates cookies with honey etc.

Fig: Fig is a high source of minerals, soluble fibers and natural sugars. It a very high source of useful minerals that includes potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper and is very good for health and wellness. Many of us use the high amount of sodium in processed food that causes high blood pressure and including the fresh fig in a daily diet naturally increases the potassium and helps to lower the blood pressure. Figs are good for digestive wellness, reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Garnishing Tips: Fig is used in many dishes like Toffee fig pies, Little fig & almond cakes, Fudgy fig roll. For breakfast purposes, you can make Porridge with quick berry compote, figs & pistachios. Fir also partners well with cheese, dishes like Baked figs & goat’s cheese with radicchio, Spanish fig & almond balls, Fig & walnut slice can be prepared.

Flax Seeds: Flax Seeds are fully loaded with nutritional elements. Flax Seeds are of two types brown and golden and it is one of the oldest crops in Indian origin. One teaspoon of flax seeds contains a good amount of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a rich source of vitamins & minerals. Flax seeds prevented cholesterol from being deposited in the blood vessels of the heart, reduced inflammation in the arteries and reduced tumor growth.

Garnishing Tips: Flax Seeds are mostly used with non-vegetarian foods like Flax Seeds can be mixed with chicken tenders. There is a very good combination of green mango and flax seeds salad, spicy Thai with flax seeds, it can be included with Rotis and Parathas.

Pistachio: Pistachio is a very tasty and little salty dry fruit and it contains a high level of unsaturated fatty acids and potassium and both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits. The addition of Pistachio in the daily diet reduces cardiovascular disease like coronary heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. It also maintains the high blood pressure and healthy weight.

Garnishing Tips: Pistachio can be used for garnishing of cake, dishes like Pistachio Baklava, Barfi with Garnishing of Pistachio also look very attractive.

Walnuts: Walnuts are the excellent source of manganese, copper, magnesium and phosphorus, it also provides a small amount of iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, and selenium. Vitamins in walnuts include vitamin B6, folate, and thiamin. Consuming Walnuts as part of a nutritious diet can be beneficial for heart health, weight management, brain health, reduces the health of prostate cancer, reduces inflammation etc.

Garnishing Tips: Use the walnuts as cake border in homemade cakes it gives beautiful design to cake, sweet nutty dessert can also be prepared, in salads as well it gives a good look.