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 Dried fruits and nuts are full of nutritional properties, very useful for our body, if eaten with moderation, as breakfast or as a snack, all year long.
While dried fruits contain a high percentage of sugar, plums, dates, apricots, bananas, figs and so on,
nuts, peanuts, pistachios, chestnuts, almonds and so on, are rich in unsaturated fat and poly-unsaturated, useful to control cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular problems.
Both are rich in nutrients and natural fibers, for the balance of the intestine.
Dried fruits and nuts contain antioxidants, that prevent the progressive deterioration of cells in our body, and phytochemicals, whose role is to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and thus protect our body.
These foods are also rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, phosphorus, they contain folic acid, beta-carotene and vitamins.
Contraindications
There are many people who have allergies or intolerances to these types of foods, especially if added with additives and preservatives. Beware any kind of reaction, rash, swollen tongue and lips etc..
Avoid in cases of colitis and diabetes.
Lisa Guerrini
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