NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF RAISINS

Values in % of weight (g/100 g of foodstuff).

HEALTH-RELATED

The dried fruits go well with breakfast cereals and enriched in vitamins, minerals and fiber, which can be an interesting alternative for people of all ages, with the idea to do this first meal of the day, attractive, varied and with new flavors.

These foods are an ideal tonic supplement the diet and its extra intake of sugars and calories, are particularly appropriate when long-term play sports or heavy physical exertion, so you should always be part of the provisions of the mountaineers and hikers. Its use is recommended in case of overweight and obesity, because their caloric content is four to six times higher compared to fresh fruit home, and must take into account people with diabetes and hypertriglyceridemia, by its concentration in simple sugars.

Fiber

Its fiber content makes dried fruits in food interesting in different situations or illnesses. Abundant in soluble fiber composition, which has ability to form viscous gels that fix the fat and cholesterol, thus reducing the absorption of these substances; reason moderate consumption of dried fruits is positive in the case of hypercholesterolemia, if it is not associated with excess weight.

The plums and dried figs in particular for its large number of insoluble fiber, are very effective food for constipation.

Dried fruits, being dehydrated foods are concentrated in nutrients, including iron, so its use is indicated in case of iron deficiency anemia. To promote iron absorption, these fruits are to be combined with foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus or juice, kiwi, tropical fruits, etc..

Mineral rich

The dried fruits are one of the foods with the highest concentration of potassium, so their use is especially recommended for those taking diuretics remove potassium and for people with bulimia, and self-induced vomiting that lost large amounts of the mineral. However, for people who have kidney failure and require controlled diets in potassium, dried fruit consumption is contraindicated.

The richness of these fruits in magnesium makes them interesting in situations where this mineral needs are increased: chronic intestinal malabsorption, alcoholism, treatment with certain medications. Also, diets high in refined foods (white bread, white rice, sugar, pasta ...), often have lower magnesium content than the rich in vegetables and whole grains. The mineral is lost during the refining of cereals such as wheat flour and rice, and processing of food, such as sugar, and not added as part of the fortification of grain.