Vitamins and minerals in prunes
Prunes contain in their composition: vitamins, minerals and many other substances useful to humans. The composition of prunes: sugar (9%), water (87%), proteins (0, 8%), pectin (0, 8%) fiber (0, 5%), also contains malic acid (1-3%) ; vitamins of group B, provitamins A, mineral substances - potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, fluorine (2, 1%). Dried prunes, has in its composition: sugar (57, 8%), organic acids (3, 5%). Mineral substances - potassium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, calcium.
Prunes in their composition is similar to the composition of fresh plums, so their useful properties are almost identical.
The composition of the fruit of prunes includes 17% of sugars - glucose, fructose, sucrose. Organic acids, such as: - citric, malic, oxalic, salicylic, pectin, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and P; tannins, nitrogenous components, and also minerals - phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron and calcium.
Prunes are indicated for use in anemia and beriberi, as it contains a large amount of iron and vitamins.
Properties of prunes
Due to the content of the ballast substances in the prunes, it will be very useful for digestive disorders, it is enough to eat 5-7 berries a day and you will render an invaluable service to your gastrointestinal tract.
If you constantly consume the fruits of prunes as food, then besides improving your health, you can get rid of excess weight, since prunes are characterized by dietary properties and therefore it is often used in various diets.
Since prunes have antibacterial substances in their composition, sometimes its properties are not inferior to some medical products. Prunes prevent bacteria from multiplying on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
Due to its unique properties, the popularity of prunes is growing rapidly.
Prunes in the early stages of diseases of the cardiovascular system are perhaps one of the most effective natural remedies. Prunes normalizes blood pressure, positively affects the digestive system and metabolism.
Prunes are an excellent natural gift for your body. The first thing that the beneficial effect of prunes is the digestive system. The use of infusion on this fruit relieves constipation. Prunes also contribute to solving problems with high blood pressure and heart. It also has a beneficial effect on rheumatism, kidney disease, atherosclerosis and liver diseases. A high content of vitamin A, improves visual acuity.
Treatment with prunes
The fruits of the black-fruit plum contribute to increased efficiency, tones up, and improves overall well-being. Prunes can be used as a cosmetic, the substances in its composition improve the appearance of the skin.
Prunes and oncological diseases
In prune fruits, a high concentration of potassium, which is used in maintaining the cardiovascular system, urolithiasis, and restores the acid-base balance in the body. As you know, potassium increases the secretion of bile and urine.
Thanks to antioxidants, which are contained in prunes, immunity increases, and the body also copes with severe environmental conditions. Since prunes have the ability to bind free radicals, it is used as a means of rejuvenation and, very importantly, as a means of preventing various oncological diseases.
Prunes are widely used for diseases of the liver, kidneys, gout, constipation and intestinal problems. It also increases appetite and gastric secretion.
Fruits of prunes are often used in a variety of drinks and dishes, such as: pilaf, all kinds of salads, compotes, meat dishes, etc. Prunes prevent the reproduction of dangerous bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus.
To prepare a laxative remedy based on prunes, you need to pour its fruits with boiling water, let it brew. Drink the infusion, and prune to eat.
Prunes help with calluses. For this purpose, prunes are cooked in milk without pits, and hot fruits are applied to the calluses, when the berry cools, it must be replaced with hot.
How to choose prunes
When buying prunes in a store or market, you should pay attention to its appearance. Fresh and quality fruit has a black tint and a slight sheen, to the touch it should be elastic and soft. Brownish shade, on the contrary, indicates that violations were observed in the processing of berries. As a rule, the taste of this prune is rancid, while it loses a significant part of its properties and vitamins. All this is the result of improper drying fruits.