This document provides information on the health benefits of various dry fruits including pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, figs, apricots, raisins, coconut, almonds, dates, cashews, peanuts, prunes, sesame seeds, and hazelnuts. For each dry fruit, it lists the scientific name, family, habitat, nutritive value, and key health benefits. The health benefits described include promoting heart health, supporting brain function, aiding digestion, providing antioxidants, and reducing inflammation and risk of chronic diseases. The document emphasizes that dry fruits are a nutritious part of a healthy diet.

1. G
DRY FRUITS and their
HEALTH BENEITS
Presented By:
SARA ABID
BS Chemistry 4th Semester

2. DRY FRUITS
A HEALTHY CRUSH

3. WHAT IS A
FRUIT ??

4. CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS
SIMPLE AGGREGATE MULTIPLE

6. SIMPLE FRUITS
DRY FRUITS FLESHY FRUITS

8. PISTACHIO

9. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Pistacia vera
•FAMILY : Anacardiaceae
(Cashew family)
•HABITAT : Pistachio is a desert plant and is
highly tolerant of saline soil and has
been reported to grow well when
irrigated with water.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Fat 69%, Carbohydrate 9%,
Proteins 40%

10. HEALTH BENEFITS
A rich protein source
A healthy ratio of beneficial fatty acids
Pistachios contain beneficial antioxidants
Source of the mineral phosphorus
Pistachios contain vitamin B6

11. WALNUTS

12. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Juglans regia
•FAMILY : Juglandaceae
(Walnut Family)
•HABITAT : Requires a long warm season for
growth and is sensitive to winter and
late spring frosts.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
• 4% water, 15% proteins, 65% fat &
14% carbohydrates, including 7% dietary fiber.

13. HEALTH BENEFITS
Rich in Antioxidants
Super Plant Source of Omega-3s
May Decrease Inflammation
Promotes a Healthy Gut
Supports Healthy Aging
Supports Good Brain Function

14. PINE NUTS

15. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Pinus gerardiana
•FAMILY : Pinaceae
•HABITAT : Grows on the dry rocky
mountain slopes.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Proteins 24%, Carbohydrates 10%, Fats 60%

16. HEALTH BENEFITS :
Help maintain your body’s hormonal health
A rich source of minerals
Pine nuts are great for dieters
Prevents Virus Attack
High in Anti-oxidants
Muscle Health

17. FIGS

18. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Ficus carica
•FAMILY : Moraceae
(Mulberry Family)
•HABITAT : It prefers relatively light free-
draining soils, and can grow in
nutritionally poor soil.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Fiber 5%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 2%,
Calcium 3%

19. HEALTH BENEFITS
Help Lower High Blood Pressure
A Sweet Way to Lose Weight
Figs' Potential Protection against Macular
Degeneration
Figs' Potential against Cardiovascular
Effects

20. APRICOTS

21. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Prunus armeniaca
•FAMILY : Rosaceae
•HABITAT : A dry climate is good for fruit
maturation.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Vitamin C 5%, Vitamin A 4%, Copper 3%

22. HEALTH BENEFITS
Fight anemia
Treats constipation
Improves digestion
Dry apricot benefits for skin
Clean digestive tract
Help increase hemoglobin production

23. RAISINS

24. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Vitis vinifera
•FAMILY : Vitaceae
•HABITAT : They occur in tropical and
subtropical climates, although some
occur in temperate habitats.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
72% sugars, 3% protein and 3.7%–6.8%
dietary fiber.

25. HEALTH BENEFITS
Increase Nutrient Uptake
Promote Weight Gain
Reduce Hypertension
Dental Care
Heart Health
Ensure good health for your eyes and bones

26. COCONUT

27. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Cocos nucifera
•FAMILY : Arecaceae
•HABITAT : The coconut palm thrives on sandy soils
and is highly tolerant of salinity. It
prefers areas with abundant sunlight
and regular rainfall.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
65% Fat, 23% carbohydrate,
7% proteins.

28. HEALTH BENEFITS :
Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients,
vitamins, and minerals.
Supports immune system.
Promotes weight loss.
Helps keep hair and skin healthy and youthful,
prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots, and
provides sun protection.

29. ALMONDS

30. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Prunus dulcis
•FAMILY : Rosaceae
•HABITAT : Able to grow in low-moisture
areas, and in direct sunlight
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Fibre: 3.5 grams. Protein: 6 grams, Fat: 14 grams
Vitamin E: 37%

31. HEALTH BENEFITS
 Protect against oxidative stress
 Lower cholesterol levels
 Lowers rates of heart diseases, Alzheimer's and
cancer
 Control blood sugar level
 Weight loss

32. DATES

33. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Phoenix dactylifera
•FAMILY : Arecaceae
•HABITAT : Date palms require well drained
deep sandy loam soils with pH 8-11. The
soil should have the ability to hold the
moisture.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Calories: 277, Fibre: 7grams,
Protein: 2 grams, Iron: 5% , Vitamin B6: 12%

34. HEALTH BENEFITS
• Promote digestion
• May promote brain health
• Lowers cholesterol levels
• Improve bone health
• Improve skin

35. CASHEWNUTS

36. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Anacardium occidentale
•FAMILY : Anacardiaceae
•HABITAT : It is supremely adapted to hot
lowland areas with a pronounced dry
season.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
157 calories, 8.56 g of Carbohydrate, 5.17 g
of Protein, 12.43 g of total Fat

37. HEALTH BENEFITS
• Blood health
• Eye health
• Weight management
• Reduce gallstones
• Bone health

38. PEANUTS

39. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Arachis hypogaea
•FAMILY : Fabaceae
•HABITAT :
Peanut has spread across the globe, it is grown in most tropical,
subtropical, and temperate regions. Although it used to grow in
the wild, it is now primarily grown as an agricultural crop.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Calories 567 kcal, water 7%, proteins 25.8g,
Carbs 16.1, Fats 49.2 g

40. HEALTH BENEFITS
• Maintain healthy weight status
• Help in heart health
• Gallstone prevention
• Reduce stomach cancer
• Reduce stroke risk

41. PRUNES

42. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Prunus domestica
•FAMILY : Rosaceae
•HABITAT : This plant can grow in all types of
soils, from sand to a clay soil.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
• 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of prunes contains:
Calories: 67, Carbs: 18 g, Fibre: 2g,Vitamin A: 4%,
Vitamin K: 21%

43. HEALTH BENEFITS
• Reduce inflammation
• Relieve constipation
• Lower blood sugar levels
• Builds bones and muscles
• Promote healthy hair and skin
• Improve heart’s condition

44. SESAME SEEDS

45. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Sesamum indicum
•FAMILY : Pedaliaceae
•HABITAT : It is widely naturalized in tropical regions
around the world and is cultivated for its
edible sesame seeds, which grow in pods
or "buns".
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
Energy 573 kcal, Carbs 23.4g, Fats 49.7g,
Protein 17.7, Water 4.7g

46. HEALTH BENEFITS
• Prevent diabetes
• Lower blood pressure
• Bone health
• Cure sleep disorders
• Boost respiratory health
• Improve digestive health

47. HAZELNUTS

48. •SCIENTIFIC NAME : Corylus avellana
•FAMILY : Betulaceae
•HABITAT : Hazelnuts grow on rich and moist soils in sunny
to partially shady areas along streams,
meadows, roadsides, and forest margins.
•NUTRITIVE VALUE :
• One ounce (28 grams) of hazelnuts contains:
Calories: 176 kcal, Fat: 17 g, Protein: 4.2 g,
Carbs: 4.7 g

49. HEALTH BENEFITS
• Protect body from oxidative stress
• Lower rates of cancer
• Decrease inflammation
• Lower blood sugar levels
• Good for heart

50. ANYTHING ABOUT
NUTS THAT’S DRIVING
YOU
NUTS ?????

51. STAY HEALTHY !! THANK YOU