Hyderabad, 28th June 2018: Almonds - commonly known as the king of nuts are not only versatile, crunchy and delicious but also offer natural goodness in every bite. They contain many essential nutrients, including protein and healthy fats, making them a nutrient-rich and convenient snack that can help keep you going throughout the day. Popular ChefB. Kumar and renowned Nutritionist Harini Bala conducted a live cooking demonstration and a presentation on learnings from various nutrition studies on the health benefits of almonds. The interactive session also included a live demonstration by respected Fitness Expert Salman Ali Khan who spoke about the importance of following a regular exercise regime in addition to a healthy diet including almonds.
Through the session, chef B. Kumar demonstrated a few delicious and healthy snacking recipes which are also easy and quick to make. This was followed by a workout session led by fitness expert Salman Ali Khan who showcased some basic exercises that can be easily done at home and, shared his views on incorporating small changes, like eating a handful of almonds every day and working out regularly, to help maintain a healthy life. Following the fitness session, nutritionist Harini Bala took to the stage to talk about the various health and nutritional benefits of eating almonds. She spoke about almonds7 anti-oxidant qualities (being rich in vitamin E), role in satiety, weight and diabetes management and maintaining a healthy heart as demonstrated by decades of published research.
Nutritionist Harini Bala said, "the increasing incidence of heart disease, obesity and other lifestyle-related issues calls for continuous focus on a healthy diet in today's fast paced life. One simple step towards healthier eating is by incorporating healthy snacks like almonds in your daily diet. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a daily snack of 42 grams of almonds, consumed as part of an overall healthy diet, improved a number of risk factors for heart disease.
