Looks can be deceptive. Raisins or kishmish may appear to be shriveled and haggard, but do you that they are a storehouse of nutrients? Kishmish belongs to the family of dry fruits and most commonly, it is used as a topping over Indian desserts like kheer or phirni or is even stuffed into barfis. They are derived from dried grapes and you may find them with a golden, green and blackish hue.
They are full of natural sugars and that makes them great energy boosters. They are also rich in nutrients like iron,potassium and calcium and therefore,
one can definitely bank on raisins to gain physical and mental strength. While consuming raisins in their raw form is a common practice, soaking them in water overnight and then eating them early morning on an empty stomach is considered to be very healthy.
This has additional advantages apart from those that come along having them raw. Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood, shares some health benefits of eating raisins soaked in water.
She states “Soaking the raisins and consuming them every day is a healthier alternative as opposed to eating them raw. The vitamins and minerals present on the outer skin of the raisin get dissolved in the water.
Thus the amount of nutrients that will be absorbed by the body increases. This is especially beneficial for people suffering from high blood pressure. This way, the antioxidant content too gets enhanced.”
