Plum is a familiar product on the table of Russians; it is eaten fresh, compotes are made from it, as well as preserves and jams for the winter. Those who are responsible for their health should be aware of the beneficial properties of this fruit, so as not to pass by it in the market or in the store.
What is contained under the plum peel
Plum is a source of energy, it contains quite a lot of calories - 46 kcal per 100 g of product, so 2-3 plums eaten between main meals will always help satisfy hunger, especially for those who are on a diet. By the way, dried prunes contain 5 times more calories - about 250.
Plum also contains many vitamins, including group B, as well as A, C, E and PP. It is rich in mineral salts: sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iodine, zinc, chromium, copper, fluorine and manganese. Already from this list alone, we can conclude that plums must be present in the diet of anyone who wants to eat well and properly.
Useful properties of plums
Vitamin P, which is found in large quantities in all varieties of plums, is useful for hypertensive patients, it lowers blood pressure and strengthens blood vessels. What is good, this vitamin is not destroyed during heat treatment, therefore it is perfectly preserved in canned plums.
All varieties and types of plums, and especially prunes, have a non-aggressive laxative effect, so they must be eaten by those who have problems with peristalsis, who suffer from constipation. Plums cleanse the intestines, help remove cholesterol from the body.
Only ripe plums can be most beneficial, so if you pick them unripe, let them lie down for a while, and only then eat them.
Due to their high potassium content, their use has a diuretic effect, which helps to eliminate swelling, remove excess fluid and salt. Potassium is necessary for a person, it is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses and is needed for muscle tissues, for their ability to contract, it supports the work of the heart and normalizes the acid-base balance.
Plum fruits and leaves contain coumarins, substances that prevent blood clots, so people with thrombosis should eat at least a few of them a day. Dry plums act as a febrifuge.
Eating plums can make food easier to digest as it increases the secretion of gastric juice and also improves appetite.
Who is not allowed to eat plums
Due to the high calorie content of plums, it is better to abstain from those who suffer from obesity, they are contraindicated in diabetes mellitus, since the sugar content in them is also quite high. It is also better for small children under the age of 4-5 years not to give a lot of plums - there may be disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, stomach pains, accompanied by rumbling in the abdomen.
