Many dried fruits have their own tricks to promote human health, and the nutritional content of raisins is a great source of praise for nutritionists. The raisins are known as the “father of all fruits” and are one of the oldest fruit trees in China. So, what exactly are the wonders of raisins?
The effects of raisins
1.Supplementing blood and energy
Studies have found that raisins contain 15 times more iron than fresh grapes, and they also contain many minerals, vitamins and amino acids. It is recommended to eat a handful of raisins, about 30-40 grams, every day for 15 days to prevent symptoms of dizziness, palpitations, weakness and other hypoglycemic reactions.
2.Prevent coronary heart disease
Raisins contain a large amount of glucose, which has a nutritional effect on the heart muscle and helps patients with coronary heart disease to recover. However, raisins are high in sugar and should not be eaten by diabetics.
3, relieve neurasthenia
Raisins also contain many minerals, vitamins and amino acids, which are good for people with neurasthenia and excessive fatigue, and are also good for women’s diseases.
4.Lower cholesterol
Raisins also help protect the cardiovascular system. Studies have shown that raisins can lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots and prevent cardiovascular disease. If you consume the equivalent of 400 calories per day, raisins can effectively reduce blood cholesterol and also inhibit the oxidation of bad cholesterol in the blood.
5.Protect the intestine
Raisins can improve rectal health because they contain fiber and tartaric acid, which allow excrement to pass quickly through the rectum and reduce the time dirt stays in the intestines.
6.Anti-cancer and anti-tumor
The anti-cancer effect of raisins is especially obvious. Studies have shown that the incidence of cancer is also significantly reduced in those who grow grapes and eat a lot of grapes. This is because it contains leuciferol, which is effective in preventing cell cancer or inhibiting the growth of malignant tumors, and can stop the division of leukemia cells.
7.Prevent heart disease
Some studies have shown that regular consumption of raisins by the elderly can reduce the chances of heart disease. This is because raisins contain a variety of antioxidants that interfere with the absorption of cholesterol in the body, thus preventing the occurrence of heart disease.
8, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory
Many people think that raisins are sweet and eating more of them will definitely damage their teeth. In fact, the sugar that causes oral diseases is sucrose, while the sugars in raisins are fructose and glucose. Therefore, eating raisins not only does not cause oral diseases, but also has the effect of strengthening teeth and anti-inflammatory. This is because the compounds in raisins can effectively inhibit the growth of a variety of oral bacteria, which are the culprits of tooth decay and periodontitis.
9.Detoxification and digestion
Raisins have the effect of promoting digestion. Raisins contain tartaric acid, which can help digestion in the gastrointestinal tract. The dietary fiber in raisins can also adsorb toxins from the intestinal wall and promote detoxification.
In addition, long-term smokers can eat more raisins, which can help detoxify the lung cells and have an expectorant effect, which can relieve symptoms such as inflammation and itching of the respiratory tract caused by smoking.
Raisins shopping tips
1, the grain is large, strong, soft and sticky taste for the best.
2, there is a certain gap between the particles, there should be no sticky group phenomenon, feel the dryness, shake hands to clutch and then put down, the particles can be quickly dispersed raisins better quality. If there is sugar oil on the surface of the grains, or the raisins that are easy to break when the grains are pinched by hand, the quality of the raisins is inferior.
3. The appearance of white raisins requires a slight lack of sugar frost, and the color is crystal green and transparent after licking off the sugar frost. The appearance of red raisins also requires a slight frosting, licking off the frosting is purple-red translucent.
4. The taste is sweet and fresh, not sour and not astringent.
Raisins are nutritious food, suitable for dry and weak body, pregnant women eat raisins for the body, the fetus are good!