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May
Despite their small size, raisins pack a lot of nutritional benefits.
And for those who are wondering they are in fact considered as fruits by the USDA.
Raisins are excellent for boosts of energy and are often added to bread, muffins, supplements, and even some health tonics as a way to add that bit of flavor, texture, and of course nutrition.
Raisins are created by drying grapes in special driers or dried naturally in the sun.
As the grape shrinks, it naturally retains its nutrients but reduces in size.
This concentration of nutrients is what gives them its sweet flavor.
In this article, we’ll be going over other benefits you can get by consuming raisins.
Energy Boost
Raisins are dense in minerals and vitamins such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and much more.
All of these combined make it an excellent source of energy boost.
Low calorie
A typical serving of raisins is a 1/4th cup or a small snack box.
This serving will yield an approximate calorie count of 129 which is much lower than when snacking on other sugary foods, not to mention the nutritional benefits you’ll get from raisins.
Rich in fiber & laxative
Raisins are packed with insoluble fibers that naturally absorb the fluid in your body where it will gain volume and add bulk to the food in your intestines.
This results in a more stable bowel movement and prevents constipation.
Rich in Iron
Another benefit of raisins is their high concentration of Iron.
Together with the vitamin B complex already inherent within them, it makes raisins the perfect treatment for anemia.
Also, an additional benefit of the iron supplement is it will promote better quality sleep.
Antioxidants
There are high levels of antioxidants that can be found in raisins such as, Catechins and Polyphenolic phytonutrients.
They help protect your body from damages that are caused by free radicals, which are one of the many underlying sources that are linked with the growth of cancer cells.
Bone health
Our bones require calcium to maintain their health and structure. Luckily calcium can be found in abundance in raisins!
Reduce Hypertension
The healthy combination of nutrients and minerals in raisins are beneficial in helping reduce hypertension.
Especially the potassium content along with the high fiber content helps regulate the blood vessels which ultimately alleviates hypertension.
Using Raisins as an added sweetener and flavor to Muesli
Now that you know just how beneficial it is, it’s time to incorporate them into your diet.
One of the best ways to utilize raisins is to incorporate it into a simple Muesli recipe.
Muesli is a healthy breakfast option that packs a lot of fiber, protein, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients for a well-balanced start to your morning.
Try our healthy Bakalland Muesli for your breakfast recipe.
Luckily, a typical Muesli breakfast recipe is simple and relatively quick to make.
All you need are oats, fruits or berries such as mangoes, peaches, banana or blueberries, and your personal choice of milk or yogurt.
Additionally, you would also mix in a sweetener and dried fruits, but in this case, you can substitute both with raisins instead since they’re naturally sweet already.
Planning to mix up your Muesli recipe? We’ve got a selection of raisin for you to try.
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If you’re looking into cooking recipes with raisins, oats, muesli, or anything in between, we’re ready to supply the ingredients for you.
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