Raisins
Dried fruits are perfect for snacks. Raisins, for example, are long-time favorites. They are great snacks but delicious when added to salad and baked goods. Raisins may be small but burst with nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and fiber.
Raisins are naturally sweet and high in calories and sugar. Nevertheless, they benefit your health, as long as you eat them in moderation.
Like dried apricots, raisins are rich in iron. One-half serving contains 1.3 mg of iron, around 7 percent of the recommended daily amount needed by adult females and 17 percent of the daily requirements of adult men.
Raisins are good for digestion and can make your bones stronger. Because of their natural sweetness, you can eat raisins when craving sweets or candy. However, raisins are high in sugar and calories, so nutritionists recommend you eat only a small amount. The maximum amount they recommend is 40 to 50 grams a day. Too many raisins can harm your digestive system and prevent the absorption of other nutrients.
