Raisins are grape fruits dried in the sunshine or in the shadow. The water content in raisins is only 15 to 25%, and the content of fructose is up to 60%. As a result, raisins taste very sweet and can be stored for a long time. They can be eaten directly as a snack or added in the dessert.

A lot of dried fruits have their specific nutrients and effects to promote human health, and this is the same with raisins. The large number of nutrients contained in raisins is greatly praised by the nutritionists, and some of these nutrients are even better than those contained in fresh grapes.

Many women may suffer from some common symptoms. For example, their faces may look pale, and their hands and feet may feel cold. All of these symptoms are the performance of mild anemia. In such a case, eating a handful of raisins every day can improve these symptoms. Study has found out that, raisins contain a high content of iron, which is 15 times as that contained in fresh grapes. What's more, raisins also contain a variety of minerals, vitamins and amino acids, so it is the best food for those who are physically weak or suffer from anemia.

Raisins can promote digestion and improve the health of the rectum. Raisins contain tartaric acid, which not only can promote the digestion of the gastrointestinal tract, but also can expel the wastes and toxins out of the rectum. In addition, the dietary fibers contained in raisins can also absorb the toxins on the intestinal wall, so as to promote detoxification.

Raisins can also help protect the health of cardiovascular. Recently, the nutritionists from the United States have carried out a study, which shows that, if a person keeps eating some raisins every day, it can effectively reduce the cholesterol in blood. At the same time, it can also inhibit the oxidation of bad cholesterol in the blood, so as to prevent thrombosis and cardiovascular disease.

What's more exciting is that, raisins contain an ingredient called resveratrol, which not only can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells, but also can prevent the division of leukemia cells. What's more, the fibers contained in raisins can prevent fructose transforming into triglyceride in blood, so as to reduce the risk of heart disease.

However, raisins contain too much sugar, so people who suffer from diabetics or obesity should not eat too much. Otherwise, it will cause harms on their body.