1 prune and plum efficacy and role

prune is a variety of plums, so although the two are different in appearance and taste, but the nutrients contained in the nutrients and efficacy is not much difference.

Supplemental nutrition

which contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and a variety of minerals and vitamins and other essential nutrients, so consumption can play a supplemental nutrients, to maintain the normal physiological metabolism of the body's role.

The cellulose and organic acids contained therein have the effect of promoting the secretion of digestive juices and enzymes, and enhancing gastrointestinal peristalsis, so consumption can effectively improve the phenomenon of constipation, as well as loss of appetite, indigestion and other discomforts have an improved effect.

Clearing the fire

According to Chinese medicine, plums are sweet, sour, cool, attributed to the liver, kidney meridian, there is a clear heat to produce fluids, diarrhea, liver and water effects, so prunes and plums in the consumption of the body can be effective in relieving some of the heat evidence.

Beauty

which also contains a variety of substances with antioxidant effects, such as vitamin C, selenium, these substances can effectively remove free radicals in the body, to promote the repair of damaged cells, and at the same time can inhibit melanin production and promote melanin metabolism, so prunes and plums after consumption, help whiten the skin, delay the appearance of wrinkles.

2 Contraindications

Generally speaking, prunes and plums as a fruit, there are no toxic side effects, there is no contraindication, but any food needs to be in moderation, if consumed in excess, it is easy to cause bloating, abdominal pain or diarrhea and other gastrointestinal discomforts, so prunes and plums are not suitable for eating, and in the state of diarrhea, then it is not advisable to eat.

3 prunes for people with high blood sugar

Depends on the situation.

The sugar content of prunes is about 10 percent, with a high glycemic index, so people with high blood sugar, need to eat within the range of blood sugar is relatively stable, and need to control the amount of food.

But if the blood sugar is not stable, then for this high glycemic index fruit, it is best not to eat, so as not to cause a sharp increase in blood sugar levels, resulting in complications.

4 How long to eat prunes to relieve constipation

It varies from person to person.

Although prunes themselves have a laxative effect, but due to the different physique of each person, if the prunes are more sensitive to the prunes, then eat a few a day to make the constipation can be relieved, but if the prunes are not too sensitive to the prunes, then you may need to eat a few more days, in order to make constipation can be relieved.