5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Plums

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Follow us on Twitter: @foods4health1 • Recipes4Health: / @recipes4health965 • To learn more about the health benefits of food, visit: http://www.benefitsoffood.blogspot.com • Plums are well known for their sweet and delicious taste and are often enjoyed throughout the warmer months of the year. Far from being a delicious and hydrating snack, plums actually contain many different vitamins, minerals and nutrients and can also help to promote our overall health many unique ways. In fact, plums are well known for being an antioxidant powerhouse due to the fruit containing many potent and powerful antioxidant compounds. They are also great immunity boosters and can even improve cellular health. Now, lets discuss some of the amazing health benefits of consuming plums regularly. • 1. First, plums are a nutritional powerhouse and contain many different types of vitamins, minerals and other healthy compounds for our body. They are well known for being excellent sources of vitamin C, folate and vitamin K. Not only that, but plums contain good levels of many types of B-vitamins, potassium, magnesium and contain good levels of dietary fibre. Even better, plums are fairly low in calories. • 2. Another incredible benefit of plums is their very high potency of antioxidant compounds that not only help to reduce free radicals in the body, but can also help reduce the risk of disease while promoting our overall health. Plums contain far more than the anti-oxidant vitamin C. They also contain antioxidants and phytonutrients such as cryptoxanthin, chlorogenic acid, lutein and zeaxanthin. As well, the powerful phenols in plums can help to protect our cells and reduce oxidative stress. • 3. Plums are also very heart healthy and can help to protect the heart from unwanted heart conditions and cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that consuming this fruit consistently can help to improve the overall health of our arteries while also protecting us from atherosclerosis. Plums can also help to regulate cholesterol levels in the body. This is often attributed to the good levels of fibre in plums as well their high antioxidant and nutritional value. This allows plums to help reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and even increase levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. • 4. They are also excellent for our skin and remain one of the more popular fruit choices to help maintain radiant, youthful and more healthy looking skin. This is because of their amazing antioxidant content and high levels of vitamin C that can help to rejuvenate the skin and help to reduce fine lines, wrinkles an the signs of aging. As well, the many different nutrients in plums can help to eliminate dark spots on the skin while also keeping the skin looking hydrated and healthy, • 5. Lastly, plums are an excellent choice for preventing ocular degeneration and promoting the overall health of our eyes. This is because they are very high in both vitamin A and beta-carotene, both of which are vital nutrients in not only maintaining healthy eyes, but also in preventing unwanted eye-related conditions such as macular degeneration as we get older. Plums also contain eye healthy carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxnthin which can help to improve overall eye health. • Thank you for watching the video! Please like, comment and share. If you would like to hear about more healthy foods, and food and beauty tips please subscribe to the channel. Have a GREAT and HEALTHY day! • DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we have tried to ensure that the information is sound and accurate, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. The information in this video should not be substituted for professional medical advice and opinions. If you are experiencing any ailments, serious or otherwise, always seek professional medical treatment and advice.

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