Dried fruits are complete analogues of fresh fruits. They contain the maximum amount of trace elements and vitamins that are useful to our body. They are especially relevant during the period of illness. Also, dried fruits will be appropriate for diets and some chronic diseases.
Dried fruits are very high in calories, on average 300 Kcal per 100 grams of product. But at the same time, they do not contain fat, but consist entirely of carbohydrates. Sugars in some types of dried fruits exceed 70%. For example, in raisins or figs, fructose makes up about 75% of the total product. But these sugars are not harmful to the body, because they are quickly and easily absorbed, do not harm the body and do not accumulate on the sides.
Dried fruits perfectly satisfy hunger, they are ideal for snacks between meals, it is delicious to drink tea or coffee with them - to replace cakes and sweets. The constant use of dried fruits has a positive effect on digestion, on the condition of the skin and hair, and on immunity.
On medicinal or "slimming" diets, dried fruits can replace sweets and suppress appetite. 100 grams of dried fruit will replace a full meal without harming your figure. In order to temporarily "fight off" the appetite (which should come during lunch, and not long before it), you need to slowly chew one or a couple of dried apricots. It is advisable to drink a glass of water or mineral water before that. After that, you don't have to worry about lunch for a few more hours.
If you need to quickly reduce weight for an event, then you can resort to a diet on dried fruits. Such a diet will prevent you from starving, but at the same time it will help you lose a few extra pounds. Take several types of dried fruits: for example, dried apricots, figs, dates, prunes, and raisins.
You can also include some dried nuts in this diet. Pack them in five sachets of 100 grams each, the diet will last exactly the same amount. Divide the contents of the package into 10 parts every day and eat a portion every 1, 5-2 hours. Thanks to the high calorie content of dried fruits, you will not be hungry. Thus, you will lose weight and get great benefits for the body. When dieting, you can drink any tea without sugar, from alcohol - a little dry wine.
Dried fruits go well with any nuts, they can be added to various dishes. Many people cook with dried fruits not only compotes and pastries, but also meat, and salads, and even bread.
But you shouldn't overuse dried fruits. They are too high in calories and in large quantities they can only harm your figure. 100 grams of fruit per day is enough to replenish the body with vitamins and nutrients.
