Some of us rarely talk about dried fruits that can help us add some flesh. According to Healthline, dried fruits are those fruits that have nearly all their water content removed using different drying methods....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
What is left is the energy and nutrient density of the fruits. It becomes smaller in size and very nutritious, which can be eaten as snacks compared to fresh fruits. Dried fruits can also provide the same number of micronutrients as when they are eaten fresh.
They can be more convenient and less likely to spoil without preservation for some days. However, you can’t have dried versions of bananas, coconuts, or avocados, but you can get avocado oil and coconut oil that you can use to cook your foods.
The following are dried fruits that you can eat to add some weight:
1. The first one is the date palm. You can get this mostly from the Hausa fruit sellers. Date palm contains calories, protein, fats, carbs, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
For men who want to boost their reproductive health, this is one dried fruit you must not miss. You can buy them and easily keep them at home for many days. Eat them to increase your calorie intake.
You can slice dates, remove the seeds, and chop them into your cornflakes or oatmeal to get their sugary effect.
2. The second one is raisins. Raisins are dried grapes. Some of us have eaten them in bread or cakes, especially those chocolate cakes. They are yummy.
Usually, raisins are in different colors and sizes depending on their locations. Raisins are rich in calories, protein, fats, carbs, and fiber. You can add them to your oatmeal or cereal.
For those who like drinking Gari as a local cereal, you can even add raisins to it instead of using raw sugar. You get your healthy sugar content from fruits, and this benefits your body in a lot of ways. You can get raisins from the market, particularly from Hausa fruit sellers.