After eating plums, my lower abdomen felt "relieved and refreshed"... Is it just the taste, or are there many health benefits too?

 

A plum slightly larger than a apricot has a smooth, hairless skin surface and a taste that is both sour and sweet. Plums are in season. While plums taste good, they also have health benefits. Based on sources such as 'Web MD,' I have summarized the health benefits of plums.

 

"Let's solve constipation"

 

85% of plums are made up of water, which helps quench thirst during the summer, and their high dietary fiber content is also good for relieving constipation.

 

"I also help with losing weight."

 

Plums are low in calories but rich in dietary fiber. Because of this, eating plums helps you feel full, which aids in dieting.

"Protect your bones"

 

Experts say, "Plums are rich in antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, and research shows that these antioxidants protect the bones," and "In particular, plums contain a lot of vitamin K, which improves calcium balance."

According to research, dried plums reverse bone loss and increase bone density, helping to prevent fractures and osteoporosis.

 

 

"Improve your vascular health"

 

According to research, plums help prevent the buildup of plaque (fat deposits) on blood vessel walls and assist in keeping the arteries clean.

Improved blood circulation enhances erectile function. Plum skins contain more than 20 times the antioxidant components found in the flesh, so it is better to wash them thoroughly and eat them whole.

 

 

Good for kidney health

 

Plums are rich in amino acids and citrulline, which help strengthen the kidneys and are also effective in reducing swelling.