Are raisins acidic or alkaline? What are the benefits?

Raisins taste sweet and sour and are a very healthy dried fruit snack. Raisins are made from grapes and basically retain the basic nutrients of grapes. Grapes as a fruit are alkaline. So do raisins made into dried fruit also retain the alkaline properties? Are raisins alkaline or acidic? What are the benefits of eating them to the body?

1. Are raisins acidic or alkaline foods?

Raisins are alkaline foods. Generally, vegetables, fruits and nuts are alkaline, and meat is an acidic food. Alkaline foods are mainly divided into: 1. Vegetables and fruits; 2. Seaweed; 3. Nuts; 4. Sprouted grains and beans.

2. Are raisins suitable for pregnant women?

Raisins are not only nutritious, but also very beneficial for pregnant women. Raisins can strengthen the spleen and kidneys, improve immunity, promote fetal development, and help pregnant women eliminate edema and ease emotions. In addition, eating raisins raw can cure numbness in the legs and feet, and relax muscles and promote blood circulation.

Raisins can be made into porridge, and can be eaten raw or cooked. Fried raisins taste sweet and delicious, and are a very good delicacy. Therefore, pregnant women can eat raisins, but everything should be eaten in moderation. Do not eat too many raisins, otherwise it will be difficult to digest.

3. What are the benefits of raisins?

1. Raisins are sweet and warm in nature, and have the effect of nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen. "Famous Doctors' Records" says that raisins "replenish qi, strengthen the intestines and stomach, and replenish kidney qi." Pregnant women often have poor appetite and don’t even want to eat their favorite dishes. Family members can persuade them to eat raisins to help improve their gastrointestinal function.

2. Raisins are rich in high-quality protein and contain a variety of amino acids needed by the human body. They are beneficial to improving the immunity of pregnant women and contribute to the development of the fetus.

3. In addition to being rich in protein and carbohydrates, raisins also contain minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2. In particular, the content of vitamin C, B vitamins, carotene and folic acid is higher than that of ordinary nuts. These nutrients can promote the growth and development of the fetus and prevent fetal maldevelopment.

4. Raisins are sweet and warm in nature. Whether eaten raw or cooked, raisins can treat weak waist and legs, frequent urination, and chronic diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach deficiency. In addition, raisins can help pregnant women relieve nausea symptoms.

5. Raisins are rich in potassium, which can help balance the sodium in the body. If there is too little potassium in the body, it will cause an imbalance in the sodium-potassium balance in the body. Excess sodium will retain water and cause cell edema. But if the body takes in enough potassium ions, the sodium ions will not retain excess water. Therefore, potassium ions can help the body metabolize excess water, eliminate edema, and have a certain help for the edema symptoms that often occur in pregnant women.