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Raisins
Raisins
Raisins
What is it:
Raisins are dried, dark-colored grapes that have undergone a natural drying process, either in the sun or through dehydration methods. These small, wrinkled, and chewy fruits are concentrated in the natural sugars present in the grapes. Raisins come in different colors, including dark brown, golden, and black. They are commonly found in baked goods, trail mixes, or eaten as a snack themselves.
Rating:
Raisins are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are associated with various potential health benefits, including reducing blood pressure and cholesterol and improving cognitive function. It is important to note that raisins often have very high levels of pesticides when analyzed, according to the EWG. This makes choosing organic options vital for limiting pesticide exposure.
Resources:
- Raisin consumption may reduce blood pressure and cholesterol (randomized controlled trial)
- Raisins may improve cognitive function in the elderly (randomized clinical trial)
- Polyphenol content and health benefits of raisins (review)
- EWG raisins high in pesticides
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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