Sample raisins. [Photo/Pinterest]
Dried grapes or currants are what are referred to as raisins. These fruits are rich in energy, vitamins, minerals and different electrolytes unlike those in the initial fresh state. There are too many Health benefits of raisins to mention but this article has endeavored to point out on the key importance of raisins, That said, what are raisins good for?
Provides defense against cancers and inflammation
Raisins are packed with phytochemical compound, resveratrol- a polyphenol anti-oxidant, which has properties that are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and also help in reducing blood cholesterol. According to studies, resveratrol is a powerful defender of the body against different types of cancers including colon, melanoma and prostate and other diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of infections.
Reduce the risk of stroke
The same powerful antioxidant resveratrol, above protection against cancer threat, it also helps reduce the chances of stroke by altering the cell molecular level from the inside of blood vessels.
Source of minerals and vitamins
Above all the health benefits of raisins, the fruits provide the body with rich vitamin and mineral compounds that are useful to the body in keeping us healthy and these include, vitamin B complex, such as thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
Prevents heart pressure
Promotes heart health with the rich content of potassium electrolyte that is very crucial in countering the sodium effects consequently prevent blood pressure and stroke as well as peripheral vascular disease.