Plums

Additional Details

The plums are juicy and delicious fruits that belong to the genus Prunus of the Rosaceae family, which also includes peaches, apricots, and nectarines. Plums are available in various colors and shapes with more than 2000 different varieties. Plums are widely distributed in the following three groups: Europe-Asia (Prunus domestica), Japanese (Prunus salicina) and Damson (Prunus insititia). China is the largest harvester of plums, followed by the United States, Serbia, and Romania. In the United States, significant production of plums arrives California. With the fresh variety, hand picked, plums can also be dried or canned. These fruits are then called prunes.

The Plums are small deciduous trees that grow to a height of about 10-15 m and fruit with different characteristics depending on the country. Plums are drupes or stone fruit with a smooth pit and a fold that descends on one side. It contains juicy pulp, ranging from creamy yellow to crimson red. The color of the outer skin can vary considerably from a yellow or red to dark purple or black.

A plum is a fruit that is related to the family of cherries and peaches. It is one of these fruits, which are high in dietary fiber, which is effective for improving the digestive system. There are thousands of varieties of plums that are available around the world, ranging in colors like red, blue, black, purple, yellow, green or amber. The fresh and juicy taste of the plum, it is refreshing to eat on a hot summer day.

Nutritional Value:

Plums contain an assortment of healthy components, vitamins and minerals. The minerals present in plums includes potassium, fluoride, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc. Plums also provide dietary fiber and have very few calories without harmful fats. Plums are an source of vitamins such as vitamin C, A (ascorbic acid), folic acid and vitamin K (phylloquinone). They are also a good source of B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and B -6.

Health Benefits:

The researchers found that plums have anti-cancer agents that can help prevent the growth of cells and cancerous tumors in the body.

Plums consumption contributes to the production which further leads to the growth of healthy tissue and leading to better blood circulation in the body, absorption of iron in the body.

Regular consumption of plums will prevent macular degeneration and other eye infection in the long term. Your eyes will be healthy and strong for a long time and you can also keep a sharp eyesight.

Their function is that of anti-oxidant and a lot of advantages. Plums and its dried form, known as 'Prune' are high in unique phytonutrients called chlorogenic acid and neo chlorogenic.

Eating plums also reduce your chances of getting heart disease in the long term. Plums have certain cleaning agents also prevent complications of the heart and keep the blood pure.

Plums are high in vitamin C, which means it helps protect against health conditions like Colon cancer, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Plums are low calorie (46 calories per 100 g) and do not contain saturated fats; however, they hold many health promoting compounds, minerals and vitamins.

Some compounds in health benefiting plums such as dietary fiber, sorbitol, and eaten has been known to help regulate the functioning of the digestive system and therefore help relieve constipation.

Iron is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. Plums are abundant in minerals such as potassium, fluoride and iron.

Potassium is an important component of body cells and fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.