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12 INCREDIBLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAISINS

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Raisins have been revered as a healthysnack for centuries containing just theright amount of sugar, fiber, vitamins,minerals, and antioxidants to curb asweet tooth while offering plenty of

health benefits

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1.AMAZING FORDIGESTION

Containing 3.7 grams of dietary fiber

per 100 grams makes raisins one of the

best high-fiber food sources for better

digestive health. They contain both

soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps

to reduce constipation while

simultaneously preventing diarrhea

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2.IMPROVES

ORAL HEALTH

Research published in the Phytochemistry

Letters found that raisins, while being very

sweet and sticky, contain plenty of

antimicrobial phytochemicals that actually

help to prevent cavities and gum disease,

rather than causing it

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3.LOWERSBLOOD

PRESSURE

Raisins are a natural source of

potassium, which helps to naturally

lower blood pressure by reducing the

tension of blood vessels. Most

Americans are deficient in potassium,

something that can easily be remedied

by regular consumption of raisins

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4.REGULATES

BLOOD SUGAR

While being a relatively high Glycemic Index

(GI) food source, raisins are so high in fiber

that it results in very stable, balanced blood

sugar levels. In fact, studies have shown that

raisins help to lower the body’s insulin

response, which helps to prevent the

dangerous blood sugar spikes and dips

associated with diabetes

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5.PLENTY OFNATURALENERGY

100 grams of raisins contains 299

calories, which makes them a dense

source of natural energy. They are small

and light, which makes them easy to

pack in and take along anywhere- the

perfect snack for athletes and people

who need a quick boost of energy with

minimal effort

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6.REDUCES THE

RISK OFCANCER

Studies have shown that raisins contain

more phenolic compounds, which are

powerful antioxidants, than many other

types of fruit. These antioxidants help to

reduce free-radical damage on a

cellular level, which inhibits the growth

of unhealthy and cancerous cells

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7. EXCELLENTSOURCE OF

IRON

An iron deficiency can cause fatigue,

headaches, migraines, and anemia,

something that raisins can help to

prevent. One small 43-gram box of

raisins meets 4% of the daily

recommended amount of iron, which

helps to boost red blood cell count and

oxygenates your entire body

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8.STIMULATES

LIBIDO

Raisins are loaded with an amino acid

known as arginine, which studies have

strongly associated with an increase in

libido and sperm motility. The high

amount of iron and magnesium also

helps to stimulate circulation, which

increases the drive and pleasure

associated with sexual activity

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9.WEIGHT

MANAGEMENT

Raisins are beneficial for those who

want to lose weight, maintain weight, or

gain weight. The high fiber content and

the perfect amount of sweetness helps

to boost the metabolism and keeps a

sweet tooth satisfied, which promotes

weight loss

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10.BOOSTS BONE

HEALTH

Boron is a type of nutrient that helps to

increase calcium absorption in the

body, and raisins contain both boron

and calcium, which is excellent for bone

health. Frequent intake of raisins can

help to prevent osteoporosis, arthritis,

bone fractures, and the loss of bone

mineral density

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11.PREVENTSCRAMPING

Magnesium is an important mineral that

helps to prevent muscles from

cramping. Raisins contain 8% of the

recommended daily amount of

magnesium per 100 grams, which

makes them an excellent post-workout

and pre-menstrual syndrome

supplement

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12.STRENGTHENS

IMMUNITY

Containing Vitamin C, polyphenols,

anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial

compounds makes raisins one of the

best food sources for boosting the

immune system, which helps to prevent

colds and flu