If you love fruits, you should start trying dried ones on a regular basis. These kinds of fruits have several benefits besides having a long shelf life and easy to carry around.
However, you are encouraged to avoid those preserved using additives because they have fewer health benefits compared to additive-free ones.
Micro-nutrient dense
Dried fruit has a dense concentration of micro-nutrients compared to fresh ones. For instance, calcium, iron, magnesium, Vitamin E and beta carotene are densely concentrated in dried fruits like figs apricots, prunes and raisins than fresh ones. These nutrients will ensure you have healthy muscles, strong bones and controlled blood pressure among other benefits.
High fibre
The fibre content in fresh fruits is much less compared to what you get in their dried counterparts. A diet rich in fibre will help you deal with obesity and killer heart diseases as you maintain healthy digestion wherever you eat.
Fat content
Excess fats are dangerous and unfortunately, some fresh fruits have large fat contents. This is not the case with dried fruits. These fruits have high carbohydrates concentration than fats. This trait makes them a great choice if you are planning to control your weight with unwarranted struggle.