Eating plums made my lower abdomen feel "refreshing and invigorating"... Is it just the taste, or are there many health benefits too?

Help with dieting, protect bones, and improve blood circulation.

Plums are in season. They have various benefits, including relieving constipation and improving vascular health.

 

A plum slightly larger than an apricot has a smooth skin without hairs, and its taste is tart and sweet.

 

Plums are in season.

 

Plums are not only tasty but also have health benefits. Based on sources such as 'Web MD,' the health advantages of plums have been summarized.

 

☆"Solve constipation"

 

85% of plums are made up of water, helping to 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 makes you feel full, which helps with dieting.

 

☆ "Protect your bones"

 

Experts say, "Plums are rich in antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, and research shows that these antioxidants help protect bones."

 

☆ "Especially, plums contain a lot of vitamin K, which improves calcium balance," it says.

 

According to research, dried plums have been shown to reverse bone loss, increase bone mineral density, and help 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 antioxidants 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.