Tuesday 15 May 2012

Health benefits of plums



 
China is the leading producer of plums. Plums are available year round but they are at their best between May till September. Fresh ripe plums should be enjoyed as a whole along with the skin. You can add plums to salads and other recipes. This fruit is used in the preparation of Jam. Dried plums are added to muffins, cakes and ice creams. Listed below are the health benefits of plums.

  • Plums are a great source of Vitamin C.
  • It helps your body to fight infection.
  • It increases iron absorption.
  • It helps to prevent breast, gastro intestinal and respiratory tract cancers.
  • It contains Vitamin A and is good for eye sight.
  • It helps to regulate the functioning of the digestive system and thereby used in constipation problem.
  • It is good for controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
  • You can eat plums to get over cold faster
  • People with oxalate urinary tract stones are advised to avoid eating plums.

                                                                

Children love eating them. Enjoy eating plums and maintain good health.

Keywords – Plums, Fresh ripe plums, recipes, Dried plums, muffins, ice creams, oxalate urinary tract stones.


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