Building a Healthy Snack Habit With Nuts & Dry Fruits

Swapping packaged snacks for a handful of nuts and dry fruits is one of the simplest food habits you can build.

How much is a handful?

Around 25–30 grams — roughly what fits in your cupped palm — is a sensible daily portion for most adults. Children can have about half.

Make it easy

1. Pre-portion a week of snacks into small containers on Sunday.
2. Keep a jar on the office desk instead of biscuits.
3. Add chopped nuts to breakfast oats or yoghurt.

Keep them fresh

Store in airtight containers in a cool, dark place. In summer, keep walnuts and pistachios in the fridge to prevent them turning bitter.