Dark blue, yellow, round and oblong - these are all plums, sweet and sour stone fruits of the plum tree. The period of ripening and collecting plums is quite long - from July to October, and their benefits are exceptional, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old.. net Plums contain: proteins, carbohydrates (fructose, glucose), fiber necessary for normal digestion, organic acids (malic, citric, oxalic, succinic, cinchona), vitamins, micro and macro elements. Almost all B vitamins are present in the pulp of plums, especially B3 or PP - a vitamin that is perfectly preserved even after processing fresh plums.

Vitamin composition of plums (per 100 g of pulp) A, carotene - 0.1 mg. Needed for vision, absorption of vitamin D.

B1, thiamine - 0.06 mg Ensures the normal functioning of the nervous system, is not synthesized in the body, can only be taken with food.

B2, riboflavin - 0.05 mg.

PP, niacin (B3) - 0.6 mg. Normalizes blood pressure, strengthens the walls of blood vessels.

B9, folic acid - 1.5 mcg.

C, ascorbic acid - 10 mg.

E, tocopherol - 0.63 mg The content of micro and macro elements:.

Potassium - 214 mg. Participates in the work of the urinary tract, etc.. human body systems.

Calcium - 20 mg. Together with sodium, it strengthens blood vessels that improve the functioning of the heart muscle..

Magnesium - 9 mg.

Sodium - 18 mg.

Phosphorus - 20 mg.

Iron - 500 mcg.

Iodine - 4 mcg.

Zinc - 100 mcg Plums contain organic coumarin compounds, which contribute to the expansion of blood vessels, prevent thrombosis.

In plums of dark varieties, special substances have recently been discovered - anticyanins, which suppress the development of malignant tumors..

Traditional healers use all parts of the plant to treat people: rheumatism, kidney and liver diseases are treated with fruits, wood is used as a diaphoretic, bark is used as an antipyretic, flowers are used to treat the urinary system, liver disorders and improve metabolism..

The main thing is that all plums, regardless of variety and color, affect the functioning of the digestive tract (have a laxative effect). Due to this property, nutritionists recommend their use to all people suffering from constipation, especially pregnant women..

Nursing mothers - not earlier than 3 months of the baby. Moreover, start with 1 piece, followed by a gradual increase in the number, in the absence of violations in the digestive tract.

Children - after 1 year, especially prone to constipation. Start by adding to compotes along with other fruits, carefully observing the state of the stool. After.

2 years - starting with 1 piece, followed by a gradual increase in quantity, preventing the occurrence of diarrhea.

Dried, dried cream can be given to the baby instead of candy.

Despite all the benefits of these fruits, it is important to know some of the nuances:.

-Fresh plums should not be consumed on an empty stomach.

-After draining, you can not drink milk.

- Plums are contraindicated for people prone to diarrhea.

-Plums should be used with caution in people with low blood pressure.

- Diabetics should consume plums in small quantities, t. in addition to fructose, their pulp contains a significant amount of sucrose and glucose.

How to choose plums Fruits must be free of damage, cracks and dents. Plums of dark varieties on a dry, clean skin should have a white coating..

How to store plums Plums with a thick skin can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, with a thin skin - no more than a day. Very firm, sour plums ripen when refrigerated.

The useful properties of plums are not lost when harvesting "

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