Щедрыми дарами природы люди научились enjoy a long time. Fruits and berries were among the first on the table. Currently, they are kept fresh and frozen, preserved and dried. Prunes are called dried plum fruits. In industry, use only some varieties of fruit. What are the beneficial properties of prunes? The article will consider the positive qualities and contraindications of dried fruit for the body.
What varieties of plums do prunes?
Not all types of fruit are suitable for obtaining from them.useful dried fruit. Prunes - dried plums "Hungarian Italian", dried in natural conditions. This is due to the fact that the fruits have solid pulp and high sugar content.
The dried fruit is black in color, with a slight shine and fleshy pulp.
How to choose prunes
In order for the dried fruit to bring the body only benefit, it must be chosen correctly:
- High-quality fruits are usually dark, with a slight whitish bloom and slight shine.
- To the touch prune elastic and fleshy. Its taste is sweet and slightly sour.
- In case of violation of technology, useful propertiesprunes are lost. Changing not only the taste, but also the appearance. Bitter aftertaste and greyish-brown color also speak of low-quality product.
- Too distinct shine prunes can talk about the processing of its fat. The taste in this case does not improve, but only changes in appearance.
- It is best to buy a fruit with a bone, which contributes to the preservation of all its positive qualities.
To the benefits of prunes for the body wasmaximum, you need to carefully select it in supermarkets. At the slightest suspicion of a poor-quality product is best to abandon its acquisition.
Chemical composition
Prunes are rich in nutrients and mineral elements. It consists of:
- Vitamin A. It stops the aging process in the body, it is necessary for the health of the skin, nails and hair, strengthens the immune system.
- Vitamins of group B. Improve the work of the digestive tract, are involved in the processing of fats, amino acids and carbohydrates.
- Vitamin PP. Lowers blood cholesterol. It protects against diseases of the heart and blood vessels, high blood pressure and prevents the formation of blood clots. Vitamin PP restores the nervous system.
- Vitamin C. Fights wrinkles and restores skin elasticity. The element normalizes and maintains the level of hemoglobin and iron at the required level.
- Magnesium. Fights anemia.
- Potassium. Improves the work of the heart and blood vessels. In prunes it is 1.5 times more than in bananas.
- Calcium. Strengthens teeth and bone tissue.
- Pectins. It relieves the body of toxins and waste.
- Caratinoids and phytonutrients. Strengthen the immune system, help fight various diseases.
Prunes are rich in citric and oxalic acid.Calorie prunes: 100 g of the product - 231 kcal. Due to its high nutritional value, it’s not necessary to consume large quantities of prunes in large quantities.
Beneficial features
Prunes, due to its composition, has the following qualities:
- It helps to normalize the work of the digestive tract. Prune acts as a mild laxative, eliminating constipation. It helps with pathologies of the stomach and intestines.
- Restores the correct metabolism, which contributes to weight loss. Nutritionists recommend taking prunes in moderation to reduce weight.
- Dried fruit has antibacterial properties, which allows its use in the treatment of colds. It reduces the growth of harmful microflora in the mouth.
- Thanks to the beneficial properties of prunes, henormalizes blood pressure and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Dried fruit does not contain salt, which retains the liquid, so it can be used as snacking. Prevents the development of pathologies of the heart in the early stages.
- Prune stops an infection like salmonellosis and E. coli.
- Dried fruit is used for the prevention of beriberi, helps with loss of strength and depressive states.
- The fruit is widely used for the prevention of malignant tumors, because it contributes to the destruction of free radicals.
- Prunes are effective in treating liver and kidney disease. It will help people with rheumatism and atherosclerosis.
- A decoction of the berries is used to increase appetite. Indeed, in its composition are trace elements that produce gastric juice.
- Prune improves vision thanks to the carotene contained in it.
Dried fruit is recommended to take in necessary quantities. Abuse them should not, like any other product.
Prunes for women
Dried fruit is useful for women who are close to menopause. It helps protect bones from osteoporosis. On the day it is enough to eat no more than 100 g.
Thanks to potassium in prunes, in women decreases swelling of the face.
The hormonal alteration of the body of a pregnant woman causes her to treat all products with caution. Prunes have a beneficial composition that provides the body:
- maintaining overall good physical condition;
- prevention of problems with the chair caused by pregnancy;
- normalizes metabolic processes;
- prevents the development of beriberi and anemia;
- eliminates swelling and prevents their appearance;
- acts as a choleretic and diuretic;
- normalizes blood pressure.
Prunes, the benefits of which during pregnancymanifested in improved skin condition, eliminates inflammation and acne. The presence of antioxidants in the dried fruit helps future mothers to protect themselves and the child from the influence of external factors and free radicals.
During lactation, dried fruit solves problems witha chair not only for a woman, but also for her child. Begin with the minimum amount of prunes. Initially, 1 piece is enough in the morning to watch the state of the newborn during the day.
Vitamin mixture for health
In the season of colds from dried fruit andother components can be prepared composition, which will allow a person to recover faster. For immunity, raisins, dried apricots, prunes, walnuts, lemon are ground and mixed with honey in equal parts into a homogeneous mass.
To preserve all the beneficial properties of the mixturemust be properly cooked. Under running water wash raisins, dried apricots, prunes. Pour boiling water for 3 minutes, then dry. Nuts are cleaned, sorted and dried. All products are ground in a meat grinder, then honey is added and mixed.
The mixture allows you to strengthen the immune system in the autumn-winter period. With its help, they successfully treat ARVI, flu and other colds.
In order for the heart and blood vessels to function normally, it is necessary to include dried fruits in the daily diet.
Amosov's pasta is a vitaminized mixture, whichnamed after a famous doctor. The composition can improve health after heavy operations. Ingredients in pasta have a high concentration of vitamins and minerals.
Raisins, figs, nuts, lemon, honey, dried apricots, prunes for the heart with a constant intake can significantly improve the condition of the body.
Fruits are taken in equal proportions, lemon is ground in a meat grinder, honey and chopped nuts are added. The mixture is better to use in the morning on an empty stomach.
The use of prunes in nutrition
По мнению специалистов, сухофрукт употребляют people who want to lose weight. The beneficial properties of prunes contribute to the elimination of toxins and slags from the body, as well as accelerate metabolic processes in the body.
Dried fruit becomes an alternative to all sorts of sweets, which have to be limited during the diet. The wonderful taste of prunes allows to tolerate the absence of banned products.
The greatest effect of weight loss is achieved by eating dried fruit with vegetables (carrots or cabbage).
Overeat should not be, because the high calorie prunes will not allow to achieve a positive effect for weight loss.
Contraindications
Despite the benefits of prunes for the body, and harm can be caused if a person is obese or diabetic. Dried fruit can be consumed, but only in limited quantities.
It is contraindicated to eat prunes in the presence of kidney stones and allergies.
Dried fruit has a laxative effect, thereforeThis must be taken into account when taking it. Some people, after consuming it, suffer from flatulence, which is explained by the combination of dietary fiber with fructose.
Prunes should be used with care.nursing mom because of the possible negative effects on the body of the newborn. With long-term use of dried fruit harm chemicals that process the fruit during storage. Many manufacturers paint the fruit to improve its appearance.
Conclusion
Despite the enormous benefits of prunes, and harmfor the organism also exists. Dried fruit should be consumed in moderate quantities to prevent the occurrence of negative effects. These features of the fetus should be considered with daily use for treatment or prevention.
