Late summer is the perfect time for plums. Tart enough for breakfast but sweet enough for dessert, plums taste great at every time of day.
Here are some of the ways that plums are good for your health:
• Heart disease. Phytochemicals and nutrients in plums lower the inflammation that triggers heart disease.
• Anxiety. A plum a day may keep anxiety away. When your antioxidants are low, anxiety can be high.
• Constipation. Plums, like prunes, can also help keep things moving through your system. They have a lot of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that acts as a natural laxative.
• High blood pressure and stroke. The potassium in plums is good for blood pressure control in two ways. It helps your body get rid of sodium when you pee, and it lessens tension in the walls of your blood vessels. When your blood pressure is low, your odds of getting a stroke go down.
• Antioxidants. These substances protect the body against the cell and tissue damage that can lead to diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cancer.
• Blood sugar. Plums are chock full of fiber, which helps slow down a blood sugar spike after you eat carbs. They can also boost your body's production of adiponectin, a hormone that helps regulate your blood sugar levels.
• Bone health. Some studies show that prunes (dried plums) may help reduce bone loss and may even preserve it.
PRO TIPS: Though they won't ripen much after they've been picked, placing them in a paper bag at room temperature can help soften them. Try stirring slices into iced tea for a refreshing summer sip.
Source: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/benefits-plums

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