The benefits and harms of plums are something that can be very interesting to lovers of this fleshy
juicy fruit. After all, if you are able to eat more than a kilogram in one sitting, then sooner or later you will be interested: will it harm your health? Let's take a closer look at the properties that a garden plum has. The benefits and harms of this fruit, of course, directly depend on what characteristics and features it has. Let's start with the chemical composition, and then move on to how to properly use these fruits.
The benefits and harms of draining
The sweet and sour taste that is characteristic of these fruits, both fresh and after pickling, drying and boiling (stewing), is due to the ratio of fruit acids and sugars. The benefits and harms of draining are very different for people with different characteristics of the digestive tract and metabolism.
Organic acids, for example, stimulate the active secretion of gastric juice, which is very useful for people with poor appetite and hypoacid gastritis. But with increased acidity, it is not worth consuming these fruits uncontrollably (however, like many others). In this simple example, you see how the benefits and harms of draining can be relative.
A small number of kilocalories (42 in 100 grams), lack of fat and an abundance of fiber will help those who follow a diet for the purpose of losing weight. True, in this case, the plum can be brought only if there is no more than 300 g per day. And then it is better to divide this portion into two. And also do not eat other sweet fruits on this day or limit carbohydrates. Indeed, a large amount of sugar (fructose) in the diet can prevent the active burning of fat, and in order to start the process of losing weight, it is necessary to create a small but constant deficit of carbohydrates.
Both blue and yellow plums are equally nutritious - their benefit is also in the presence of vitamin C, which can strengthen the immune system. This is very useful in late summer. After all, the prevention of colds should begin about a month before the expected epidemic. In the fight against anemia, plum is also a good helper, because it has a lot of iron. Antioxidants and zinc fight cell aging, the problem of exfoliation of nails and hair cross-sections. Potassium contained in plums is useful for kidney problems and hypertension. The already mentioned presence in these fruits of a large amount of fiber helps to effectively prevent constipation and decreased bowel tone.
The use of plums in home cosmetics
Puree from these fruits is an excellent mask that can whiten the skin, moisturize and refresh it. In order to cook it, just knead a few ripe soft plums. Beneficial substances from the fruit directly into the pores of the skin and have a tonic effect. You can also make a plum mask for hair. To do this, knead fruits peeled and pitted, mix with a spoonful of thick sour cream and the same amount of olive oil. Soak for an hour and wash your hair. They will become silky, they will be easy to style and comb.