Why are you leaving out the raisins stuck in the bread?

Many people dislike raisins in bread, citing their characteristically rich sweetness. However, raisins have numerous benefits. It's almost a shame to pick them out and eat them.

 

If you eat raisins, which are made by drying whole grapes, you can naturally consume the grape skin.

 

Grape skins contain a beneficial ingredient called resveratrol. According to research from the University of Rochester Medical Center in the United States, resveratrol interferes with the activity of mitochondria, the energy production centers of cancer cells. There is a study from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in the United States that found that resveratrol had an inhibitory effect in all three stages of cancer development: initiation, promotion, and progression.

Rich in various antioxidants, they prevent the oxidation of cholesterol and fat in the blood, helping to maintain smooth blood flow. In an ORAC (Oxidative Stress Ratio) test conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), seedless raisins scored an ORAC of 2830 per 100g. Plain red grapes scored 739. ORAC is a numerical value that measures the oxygen radical absorption and antioxidant capacity of fruits and vegetables when consumed. Phenolic acid, a representative antioxidant, is known to be better absorbed when consumed as raisins than when consumed in fresh grapes or white wine.

 

Raisins are a great snack when you crave something sweet. A study comparing groups that received raisins as a pre-lunch snack in American school cafeterias to those given potato chips or cookies found that those who ate raisins tended to consume fewer total calories. Furthermore, raisins contain substances that lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and help lower blood pressure. Their high fiber content also helps relieve constipation.

 

The deep color and rich sweetness of raisins aren't due to artificial additives. They're due to the concentrated sugar content during the drying process. However, it's true that eating too many raisins can raise blood sugar levels. A moderate amount, 30 raisins (15g), is recommended for a snack.

 

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Better than just eating raisins

It's also good to put it in yogurt and eat it.

Even in the grain bread that is poked in

It tastes much better

 

This is not an additive~

Excessive amounts raise blood sugar levels.