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Raisins are high-energy, low fat,
convenient snack which fit easily in a lunch box. They don't go bad
easily and can be kept just about anywhere for months at a time
without getting mushy. For this reason they are very popular with
hikers and backpackers. Apart from mere convenience, studies indicate
that they can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and keep
digestion and blood healthy.
Whether one has high blood pressure or
not, raisins are one of the best snacks one can buy because they are a
good source of potassium and minerals which helps to lower high blood
pressure. Raisins are also a good source of iron, particularly for
those who eat little or no meat. Iron is essential as it creates
hemoglobin in red blood cells which the body needs to transport
oxygen.
Furthermore raisins are also a good
source of dietary fiber which helps to prevent such problems as
constipation and hemorrhoids, lowers cholesterol and the risk of heart
disease.
To get the most benefit from eating
raisins, eat raisins with food rich in vitamin C as this helps improve
the absorption of iron. Buy raisins in snack-size packs and take them
with you to eat whenever you need a boost in energy. |