Walnut, Dates and Yogurt Toast

This delicious toast made up of Walnut, dates & yogurt for breakfast is a simple and healthy option for all the working and busy crowd , this is a packing of walloping with loads of nutrients. The high protein levels in the yogurt and nuts will keep you feeling full for many hours. This delicious Walnut, dates & yoghurt toast is a Combination of a complex carbohydrate with fat and protein is well-balanced and will keep your blood-sugar in check and feeling satisfied into the morning. This delicious Walnut, dates & yoghurt delicacy is the perfect start of the day.

Health benefits of this delicious toast ingredients are as follows –

Health benefits of yoghurt –

1. Improves Digestion: Consuming yoghurt every day, keeps our bowel movements regular and improves our body’s flora. It kills the harmful bacteria in the gut and makes our digestive system healthier.  Yoghurt is also found to be effective in lactose intolerance, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease and infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. 

2. Natural Immunity Booster: Regular consumption of yoghurt enhances our immune system and protects our body from a variety of infections. Yoghurt effectively fights against gastrointestinal infections, respiratory issues like common cold, flu and even cancer. Magnesium, selenium and zinc in yoghurt also improve immunity.

3. Reduces risk of Cancer: Yoghurt has anti-carcinogenic properties and is known to protect our body from colon, bladder and breast cancer. 

4. Regulates Blood Sugar Levels: Regular consumption of homemade, unsweetened yoghurt helps to regulate blood sugar levels and is very good for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 

5. Good for Bones: Yoghurt is a rich source of calcium, thus making it ideal for improving bone health. Regular consumption of yoghurt, preserves bone mass and strength, thus reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis. 

6. Reduces High Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart Diseases: Consuming yoghurt on a regular basis has shown to reduce blood pressure which is a major risk factor for diseases of the heart. Thus, yoghurt results in reducing the risk of heart diseases.

7. Reduces Appetite and Weight: The high protein content of yoghurt makes us feel full, reduces our appetite and thus decreases our calorie consumption. This, in turn, promotes weight loss. 

Health benefits of Walnuts-

1. Walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants that can help fight oxidative damage in your body, including damage due to “bad” LDL cholesterol, which promotes atherosclerosis.
2. Excellent source of omega 3 fats.
3. The polyphenols in walnuts can help fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
4. Eating walnuts not only nourishes us but also the beneficial bacteria that live in our gut. This promotes the health of our gut and may help reduce disease risk.
5. Good for diabetics as they help in managing blood glucose levels.
6. Walnuts contain nutrients that may help protect your brain from damaging inflammation and support good brain function as you age.
7. They also help control blood pressure, prevents signs of ageing and promotes weight loss.

Health benefits of Dates –

1. Lowers cholesterol.
2. Packed with antioxidants like carotenoids, phenolic acid and flavonoids.
3. Dates are rich in copper, selenium, and magnesium which are very important nutrients to keep our bone health and prevent bony related disorders. It is also rich in vitamin K which helps to regulate coagulation of blood and helps metabolize our bones.
4. Each date contains choline, vitamin B that is very beneficial for the learning and memory process.
5. Dates are an excellent source of vitamin C and D which helps to maintain your skin elasticity and keeps your skin smooth.
6. Dates have antioxidant properties that help to prevent the formation of atherosclerosis and prevent cardiac diseases.

Lets start making our super easy recipe !!

Ingredients for this delicious toast –

1. 4tbsp greek yoghurt/ Thick hung curd
2. 3 Dates, roughly chopped
3. 8 Walnuts halves, roughly chopped (you can also use any nuts of your choice depending on availability)
4. Half a clove of garlic, minced
5. 1 tsp honey
6. A pinch Cinnamon powder
7. 2 large slices of bread, toasted

Preparations –

1. Stir the yoghurt to loosen and place in a mixing bowl. Add the dates, Walnuts, minced garlic and walnuts and stir to combine.
2. Season to taste with cinnamon powder.
3. Top the toasted bread with the date mixture, then sprinkle with more nuts to serve.
4. You can also add Basil leaves for garnishing (optional)

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