Prunes, along with raisins and dried apricots, is the most popular dried fruit in the world. It is widely used in cooking as a piquant addition to almost any dish.
Prunes, which can be seen even by its name, are made only from dark plums. Best for this fit such varieties as Renclode and Hungarian. This choice is not accidental. The fruits of these varieties are large with a rich color, they contain very high content of fruit sugars and beneficial microelements. Therefore prunes from such fruits turn out tasty and beautiful.
Caloric content of dried prunes
Historians say that the Hungarian peasants began to dry prunes for the first time, but very soon it appeared on the tables of nobles and kings. And yet today they appreciate it not only for its beauty and taste. Prunes are collected in one berry useful microelements, vitamins and useful substances in easily digestible form. However, do not forget about the caloric value of dried prunes.
Calorie content of prunes per 100 grams
Everyone knows that the caloric content of the sink is minimal. On average, the discharge of dark varieties contains about 14-15 kcal. However, when dried, the calorie content of these fruits rises many times. The calorie content of prunes per 100 grams is 260 kcal. The fact is that with proper drying, the plum fruit loses primarily moisture, of which 85% consists. But sucrose and fructose are saved in dried prunes almost completely. Therefore, dried fruits are much sweeter than fresh plum fruits.
And yet, despite how many calories it contains in dried prunes, it is still popular among those who watch their weight and fight for the ideal figure.
Firstly, the prunes contain vitamins necessary for the body. Secondly, these dried fruits have a mild laxative, and therefore help to cleanse the body. Well, in the third place, prunes excellently help to suppress appetite.
Nutritionists recommend to include prunes in the diet not only during the diet, but also after its termination.
Prunes - good and bad, caloric content
Prunes, like any product, can bring both benefit and harm. Therefore, to increase the positive result and not to achieve negative, it is necessary to comply with certain norms.
Do not eat too much prunes, because its saturation with fruit sugars can adversely affect the size of the waist. In addition, there is a risk of getting an upset stomach.
Do not often use prunes in people with diabetes. With caution should be taken to these dried fruits, if there is a problem with the digestive tract: a high fiber content can cause pain and exacerbation of diseases. During breastfeeding, you should also pay attention to your diet - getting into the baby's body with mother's milk, prunes can normalize the baby's stool, but if you eat it a lot, it can cause pain in the tummy.
It is also important to choose prunes. Often, for a greater external appeal, the prunes are processed with glycerin. Such dried fruits are rich in black, shiny. Such berries must be washed thoroughly before use. Try to choose black matte berries of the same size, without damage. Good prunes are slightly hardened, sparse.
Nutritionists say that the optimal dose of prune consumption for an adult healthy person is 2-3 berries a day. In this case, all useful substances are well absorbed, and unpleasant effects are not observed.
Yes, and this figure will not be reflected. After all, the calorie content of 1 prune is only 50 kcal.