What they offer
- One of the best food sources of magnesium
- Zinc and iron
- About 8 g of plant protein per 30 g
- Tryptophan, used by the body to make melatonin
How many
About 30 g (a small handful) a day.
Easy ways to eat them
- Straight from the pack
- On salads, raita and oats
- In homemade granola and laddu
This article is general information about nutrition and traditional use, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, please speak to your doctor first.



