Plums are reddish fruits with stony seeds at the centre which makes it be classified under drupe.
They are mostly sold in stalls and supermarkets.
It is a sweet fruit and can make a good dessert and good juice. Furthermore, it is good for your health since its nutrients are vital for some body functions.
Some of the health benefits of plums include;
1. Rich in antioxidants.
Polyphenol antioxidants present in plums will protect your cells against free radicals and inflammation. It is good for your bone health and protects you against chronic diseases such as diabetes and diseases of the heart.
2. Regulates blood pressure
The high amounts of potassium in plums regulates your blood pressure by lessening the tension in the walls of your blood vessels and getting rid of sodium. Optimum blood pressure prevents you from getting a stroke.
A dried version of plums (prunes) does it best. Prunes have fibre and other phenolic compounds which will boost your gastrointestinal functions, stool consistency and frequencies.
The antioxidants present in plums and prunes help in neutralising the free radicals that cause cell damage which affects your memory. This will, in turn, benefit your memory power.