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Dried Fruits: A Different Option to Eat Fruits
Fruits are quite appealing for almost everybody, not only because of their bright colors, but also because of their fabulous flavor and juice. Moreover, there is not such thing as an excess of fruits. Fruits are very nutritious and benefit our bodies in several ways. Nevertheless, fruits do not need to be juicy or colorful to be nutritious. Thanks to innovative techniques, now we can find dried fruits as a new option in our diet.
Dried fruits possess the same elements and characteristics that conventional fruits have; the only difference is that they do not have water and vitamin C. Dried fruits retain iron, potassium, antioxidants, fibers and minerals. Moreover, besides constituting an interesting variation of the product, dried fruits have many advantages. Storage is quite easy with this type of fruits, you don not take the risk of spoilage or decomposition. Since they are lightweight, they are easier to carry which makes them a good portable snack. Besides, they are neat; you will avoid the stickiness and juicy-mess that conventional fruits have.
Furthermore, if you are one of those sweet-lovers, you will find that dried fruits are an excellent and nutritious option. Studies conducted by experts have demonstrated that for most people, blood sugar levels do not increase when trying snacks on dried fruits. The reason for this is that dried fruits contain a high fiber content that slows down the glycemic load. Besides, the fiber contained in dried fruits can prevent the fruit’s sugar from triggering blood levels of triglycerides, which are fats incorporated in blood that can increase the risk of heart diseases.
Nevertheless, sweet dried fruits promote tooth decay; therefore, consumers must make sure to manage appropriate tooth hygiene and drink lots of water after eating dried fruit snacks.
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