Golden Raisins
Regular raisins are the small brown dried fruit treats in the little red box that your mom used to put in your lunchbox. Golden raisins are basically the same size and shape. However, they are a light gold color and are typically plumper and juicier than their brown counterparts.
What’s are the benefits of Golden Raisin?
- Raisins help to reverse cavities and heal tooth decay. Research shows that it is beneficial to maintain oral health as the fruit possess antimicrobial properties that curb cavities and also heals tooth decay.
- Study has shown that dried fruits such as raisins, prunes and dates have high phenolic components that possess antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to prevent free radicals from cellular damage in the body. Free radicals are responsible for causing spontaneous growth of cancer cells and growth of cancer so Antioxidant rich foods such as raisins are considered to be natural cancer treatments.
- Raisins have high content of magnesium and potassium considered to be a remedy for acidosis. Magnesium and potassium are also the common components of antacids as it is regarded basic on the pH scale.
- Study has shown positive correlation between raisins intake and reduction in hypertension. It is loaded with various nutrients however experts conclude that high potassium levels helps to lower tension of blood vessels and lowers high blood pressure.
Ways & When you can snack d'TIME Golden Raisin
Add raisins to the salad or toss raisins, walnuts and sliced apples to make a classic salad. Toss a handful when you are making breads, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, puddings and tarts. Add golden raisins to snacks and granola cereals. Because of the taste its provide, golden raisin can be eaten by itself as it is sweets and chewy. It’s a perfect snack for you to your friends and family while watching a game and televisions.
Keep Golden Raisins longer.
Once opened, the shelf life of those raisins reduces to six months from the opening date. You can extend the shelf life of raisins by storing them in a tightly sealed container in your refrigerator.
