A healthy, Nutritious, and Natural Food

The earliest records of raisins date back to the Middle Ages when they were part of the diet of fresh fruits in many European countries, along with peaches, prunes, and dried apricots.

It was during such time that their consumption became popular, to the point that in other regions of the world, they became products like candies, meaning they were used to sweeten and freshen breath. They were also used as a natural medicine.

Nowadays, we find them in many of the foods we consume daily. They are almost always present in the mixes of dried fruits we eat as snacks, or in cereal blends that we combine with milk or yogurt.

However, the properties of this fruit are not widely known, nor why we should include it in our diet.

Raisins have a high fructose content, are easy to digest, and provide quick and healthy energy. That is why they are found in many energy bars or cereal mixes. Raisins contain elevated levels of calcium, magnesium, and other nutrients suitable for bone strengthening and development, especially in children and young people during their growth period. In people over 50, they help prevent osteoporosis and other associated problems.

Since raisins are a major source of iron, they promote the transport of oxygen to all cells in the body and increase red blood cell production.

They have a high fiber content, which improves metabolism, promotes digestion, helps control cholesterol levels, and reduces blood lipids. Additionally, this fruit generates a healthy feeling of satiety, which not only favors the body’s energy balance but also prevents us from consuming more calories and fats than necessary.

Raisins also provide calcium, which prevents damage to tooth enamel and reduces the risk of fractures. Additionally, they provide us with oleanolic acid, which prevents cavities and prevents fragility and high sensitivity in dental pieces.

Raisin consumption promotes better functioning of the digestive system and the colon, and fosters a good cardiovascular health decreasing blood pressure.

Nutritional information

  • Nutritional value
  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Dietary fiber
  • Total fats
  • Fatty acids
  • Potassium
  • Total sugars
  • Per 100 grams
  • 300 kcal
  • 70,88 G
  • 3,41 G
  • 3,80 G
  • 0,36 G
  • 53,54 MG
  • 521,4 MG
  • 65,77 G
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