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Red Afghan Raisins

Looks can be deceptive. Raisins or kishmish may appear to be shriveled and haggard, but do you that they are a storehouse of nutrients? Kishmish belongs to the family of dry fruits. They are derived from dried grapes and you may find them with a golden, green and blackish hue. They are full of natural sugars and that makes them great energy boosters. They are also rich in nutrients like iron, potassium and calcium and therefore, one can definitely bank on raisins to gain physical and mental strength.

Benefits

1. Regulates Blood Pressure

Excess salt consumption is known to cause high blood pressure. However, the potassium in raisins helps to balance the salt content in our body and regulate blood pressure. 

2.Aids Digestion

Raisins are high in fiber and they act as natural laxatives when soaked in water. Thus, eating soaked raisins helps prevent constipation and keeps your digestion process in check through the day. 

3. Weight Loss

Raisins are full of natural sugars and are great to curb your sweet cravings without loading on extra calories. But eat them in moderation and don't go overboard. They help in controlling your blood sugar levels and beat cravings and all this helps in supporting your weight loss goals. 

4. Helps Boost Immunity

Rich in vitamin B and C, raisins help strengthen your immunity and thus, your body becomes less susceptible to infections. 

5. Increases Bone Strength

Boron which is essential for bone formation is present in large quantities in raisins. Raisins are also packed with calcium which is required for bone strength. Eating soaked raisins helps in better absorption of these nutrients and thus, improves overall bone density.

6. Prevents Bad Breath

The anti-bacterial properties of raisins help in maintaining oral hygiene of the mouth and get rid of breath.

7.  Prevents Anemia

Iron is the most essential element required for the formation of red blood cells in our body. Raisins are rich in iron and they help increasing the blood supply in the body and thus, prevent anemia.

Apart from a host of health benefits, raisins are great as snacks or as a part of a dry fruit trail mix.