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Raisins and Their Beneficial Properties

Nadia Galinova
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Nadia Galinova
Raisins

In the process of research, experts have proven that raisins are extremely beneficial for the health of men and women.

The harvested ripened grapes are dried in the hot sun for two or more weeks and they turn into raisins. Weather conditions affect this process, so raisins are produced only in those areas where it is possible to dry them in the hot sun for several weeks. There should be no rain. Drying is carried out in special places.

Nowadays, all dried grapes are called raisins, but this is not entirely correct. Only dried seedless grapes should be called raisins. The properties of fresh and dried grapes are slightly different, but with proper drying, 75-80% of vitamins and up to 100% of trace elements are preserved in raisins.

Black raisins are considered healthier than light ones. Red raisins, obtained from pink grapes, are rare and the content of beneficial properties is lower than that of dark raisins, but they exceed that of light raisins.

Types of Raisins

Raisins are indispensable for strengthening the way the cardiovascular system functions and are extremely rich in potassium, which activates the way the heart muscle functions, so doctors often recommend their consumption. They help well with hypertension. An infusion of raisins is recommended to be drunk in the morning and evening in courses in spring and autumn.

Raisins help with lung diseases. They are used for coughs and bronchitis, supporting the transition of the cough from dry and hard to wet and soft. They are also used for rhinitis and sore throats, especially in decoctions of raisins with onions. Raisins contain boron and therefore inhibit the development of osteoporosis in the elderly.

Dried grapes are widely used for diseases of the bladder and kidneys, raisins have a strong diuretic effect. In addition, they help with a number of problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Raisins have a mild laxative effect and have long been used as a means of combating constipation, and fruits with seeds help with dysentery. As part of raisins is the substance arginine, which makes them useful for men's health.

Raisins Against Constipation

The use of raisins is expressed even in the fact that they are able to treat versicolor (multi-colored lichen).

The fact that raisins are so healthy is explained by the content of huge amounts of vitamins, mineral salts of metals and organic acids. Raisins are rich in antioxidants. As recent studies by scientists show, thanks to their ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, raisins also help with dental diseases and have a beneficial effect on the condition of not only the gums, but also the teeth.

They are also used for anemia, especially dark varieties, which are rich in high iron content.

The content of glucose and fructose in them is up to 8 times higher than the content of similar substances in fresh fruits. Raisins with seeds are more healthy than those without.

Golden Raisins

Phytotherapists are of the opinion that dried fruits can be summarized in the following way: the substances contained in the product, from which moisture is removed, become more concentrated in it, therefore, when using them, be careful and measure!

This product is one of the most healthy dried fruits, as it has a number of vitamins that improve human well-being.

Raisins have a positive effect on the activity of the central nervous system. They speed up the thought process and increase blood circulation.

During the implementation of the projects, scientists have recorded that this nutritional ingredient improves the cognitive abilities of the weaker and stronger sex, so it is recommended to eat it before work or school. During the day, one should eat at least a handful of raisins.

This product is not recommended for use by girls with toxicosis. Raisins increase the frequency of seizures.

Find out how raisins help in folk medicine and how to recognize good raisins when shopping.

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