Health
Raisins are dehydrating grapes that are heat dried or used in mechanical oven for drying. There are different types of raisins; there are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscant and Thompson seedless. Though raisins are a dried fruit they are very sweet tasting and have a wrinkly texture.
Raisins health benefits
The phenols found in this dried form of fruit raisins have potent antioxidant benefits which help to scavenge free radicals from the body and decrease the oxidative stress. Other compounds known as flavaniods are least affected (the percentage of phenols declines after the drying process to some extent) also have potent health benefits. Raisins are also rich in trace mineral, boron which is critical to health. It has an important role to play in the conversion of vitamin D and estrogen to their most active form and thus plays a major role in female bone health – osteoporosis.
There are other benefits of Raisins as they are an excellent medicine for healthy gums and teeth. Though raisins are sticky and very sweet, they do not cause tooth decay ore gum disease. The key ingredient in raisins that help promote good oral hygiene is called phytonutrients and olenolic acid. Raisins are also a preventative measure for macular degeneration, which is the health of your eyesight.
The phytonutrients and olenolic acid present in raisins makes them beneficial for the health of teeth and gums. Raisins are good for eyes and have been found to be helpful in prevention of macular degeneration. Being high in calories, but not fats, raisins are a very good source of energy, especially for children and athlete.
