Plums and raisins prevent chronic diseases

Most scientific studies affirm that the foods that nature provides us are highly beneficial for our health. Vegetables, legumes and fruits lead the rankings of those natural products that contain fibers, minerals, fruits, proteins and nutrients that nourish every part of our body.

Among these, there are some fruits that very few people consume as a habit but that have been shown to prevent chronic diseases. That is why below we will let you know what they are, the great benefits they have and how they influence the care of our health.

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The Mayo Clinic Institute refers to chronic diseases such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and joint or back pain, while noting that physical exercise can offer considerable benefits to prevent them. In addition, it points out that maintaining a diet based on fruits and vegetables satisfies the nutritional needs of the body, which is why it keeps our immune system strengthened.

At this point we want to tell you about plums and grapes, in their raisin versions. These are dehydrated fruits with very positive properties for health. These foods can be incorporated as a healthy eating habit since, consumed in moderation, they intervene in different aspects of our well-being and reduce the likelihood of suffering from chronic diseases.

Prunes are a fruit rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins K and B complex. In addition, they promote satiety and offer anti-inflammatory properties. While raisins are a food that contains a high percentage of sugar, but, according to a study by the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), they provide vitamins K, B1 and B3, fiber, carbohydrates, sodium, phosphorus, iron and calcium.

With all these essential nutrients, these fruits are ideal for the prevention of chronic diseases and have been shown to have positive effects on blood glucose control, strengthening bones, regulating blood pressure, balancing the digestive system, the elimination of toxins from the body, the prevention of cardiovascular conditions, the strengthening of muscles and collaboration in diets for weight loss.