There is a version that the plum appeared as a result of crossing sour purple thorns and sweet yellow-red cherry plums. The wild species of this plant really combine the qualities of both ancestors: the color and cold resistance of thorns, the juiciness and taste of cherry plum.
Such a different plum
Wild plums grow everywhere, except for the regions of the Far North and the equatorial belt. The homeland of the domestic plum is the Eastern Caucasus and Asia Minor. There are several hundred varieties of this plant, which differ in color and taste.
Plum fruits can range in color from white and yellow to green and deep purple, and taste from too cloying to unbearably tart. They can be very soft or hard. Their shape is also different: plums are oval or round. They are good in any form - fresh, boiled, dried.
The resin that is released from the branches and trunk of plums was used in the Middle Ages to make ink for manuscripts.
What is the calorie content of plums
The calorie and nutritional value of fresh plums differs depending on the variety. However, it usually does not go beyond 49 calories per 100 g of product. So, the calorie content of an ordinary blue plum is 49 calories per 100 g of product, yellow - 43 calories, black - 46 calories.
100 g of fresh plums contains 0.8 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 9.6 g of carbohydrates.
The calorie content of plums is determined mainly by carbohydrates. However, they are quick to burn, so they do not tend to be stored in the body in reserve. Thus, plums can be included in the diet for those who control their weight. Naturally, everything is good in moderation. Plums should not be absorbed in kilograms, but 300-400 g per day will definitely not damage the figure.
How many calories are in prunes
The record holder for the number of calories is dried plum - prunes. 100 g of this product contains a whopping 240 calories. Despite such an impressive calorie content, a handful of prunes per day will perfectly fit into the diet of a losing weight person. Dried plums are the perfect snack to reduce your appetite.
The benefits of plums
The relatively low calorie content is far from the only benefit of plums. Regardless of the variety, all plums are rich in fiber, antioxidants, organic acids, pectins and tannins. They also contain a lot of vitamin A, C, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, carotene, they are also rich in sugar.
The benefits of plums are also due to the high amount of vitamin P, which normalizes blood pressure and strengthens the walls of blood vessels well.
Fresh and dried plums are equally healthy. They promote proper digestion and have a good laxative effect. Plums are effective for liver problems and metabolic disorders.
