Monsoon Superfruit: 5 Surprising Benefits Of Eating A Plum Every Day

Throughout the monsoon time, we regularly munch hot fried snacks, but the fruits in season at this time can also help you a lot. One of these fruits is the plum. Sure, they are not as famous (or tasty to many!) as mangoes and bananas, but they are sweet, tangy, juicy and are also packed with lots of nutrients that may help your body to do so much.

Benefits of eating one plum a day:

1. Aids Digestion
Plums are great sources of dietary fibre. This fibre, especially soluble, has been shown to be easy on digestion, helping to keep your digestion flowing, softening stools and making those motions smoother. Sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol, is just one more thing these little guys help with. Sorbitol can draw some water into the colon to help actively avoid constipation and possibly alleviate bloating.

2. Keeps Blood Sugar Stable
Even though plums are manifestly sweet, they have a relatively low glycaemic index. This basically means that plums are not going to have you rocket under a blood glucose read-out and risk dramatically swinging your blood sugar levels. If you are especially mindful of sugar cravings, or if you are a little suspect of what you will eat when you grocery bag is low, that plum will make a nice substitute. Overall, eating one plum a day can help you out and it could very well make it into your snack-time because it is naturally sweet.

3. Great for Skin
Plums are very high in vitamin C and antioxidants which help protect the skin against damage from ageing and pollution. Those skin nutrients also help skin appear fresh, promote brightness and support collagen production. Collagen is protein which helps keep skin looking firm and glowing!

4. Good for Bone Health
Plums are also good for better bone health, they also contain some of the nutrients needed for bone health like vitamin K, magnesium, boron, and potassium, all of which help maintain strong bones and even bone density. Eating plums regularly with a calcium-rich diet, can help with weak bones and low calcium levels.

5. Supports Heart Health
Plums are potassium-rich and sodium-poor, both of which are good for blood pressure. Plums also contain flavonoids, which can lower inflammation in the body. So sweeten your day with a plum every day, it could help protect your heart in the long run.

Tips to Store Plums in the Monsoon: