Don’t you just love raisins?
Who knew dried grapes were such a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
If you soak raisins in water overnight and
drink that leftover water it could actually be more beneficial for you.
In this video we are going to talk about those benefits.
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Keeps Your Blood Pressure in Check
According to research, raisins are a rich source of potassium, antioxidants and dietary fiber.
All these nutrients help keep the blood pressure under control.
Potassium keeps the blood flow stable helping the heart to pump blood.
Plus antioxidants help the endothelium, an inner layer of the arterial blood vessel.
Sometimes fat causes problems in the blood circulation.
This sends an emergency signal to the heart telling it to lower blood pressure.
This can also be found with raisin water, which contains dietary fiber.
It helps in the digestion process and burns fat.
Lowers Cholesterol
Here is another problem that can be solved with raisin water.
The potassium and dietary fibers are hard at work once again.
As we mentioned earlier, they play a critical role in keeping the blood circulation stable.
As a result, the cholesterol levels in your
blood stay contained which all helps your heart stay healthy.
Thanks to the stable blood circulation, the heart doesn’t have to pump blood at a
faster rate which keeps most types of cardiovascular problems away.
Wow! Just one glass of raisin water could do that.
Boosts Energy
When you see people waking up in movies, they usually have a lot of energy.
In reality...it’s a different story.
When we sleep our heart lowers our blood pressure so that we can rest properly.
In the morning when we get up, our body is still coping up with that,
which is why we don't really feel very energetic right away.
Although, drinking raisin water in the morning can be very helpful in giving you a good energy boost.
In a study with ten healthy athletes,
it was found that raisins are a good alternative to sports jelly beans.
Raisins also contain micronutrients that help in boosting metabolism and stamina.
So, a glass of raisin water a day may just help you keep the doctor a way.
Since we are talking about boosting energy, many people turn to energy drinks for help.
Well, raisin water can be a good alternative to that too.
Does Not Contain Sugar
If you have diabetes then you may not be able
to consume energy drinks as they contain a lot of sugar.
This is where raisin water comes to the rescue once again.
Raisins don't contain sugar.
Yes, you heard that right. Because they are dried grapes, they don't contain any sugar.
Additionally the dietary fiber, which we have talked about in a previous point,
also helps to keep your sugar levels in check.
This means you will get that energy boost and ramp
up your metabolism without having to worry about your sugar levels.
In other words, you can get rid off three problems with just one glass of raisin water.
Isn't that cool?
Helps Detox Your Body
If you’re someone who likes eating junk food,
your kidneys and liver are hard at work to ensure your well-being.
These are your body's protectors against all forms of toxins.
Unfortunately, there are so many of these toxic particles that sometimes,
they can overwhelm your protectors.
This is where raisin water comes to the rescue yet again.
This unlikely hero boosts the digestion process of
the body because of the dietary fiber that is present in raisins.
Fiber acts as an elixir to your digestion process,
so whatever you eat as long fiber is present, the toxic particles won't be any harm your body.
Additionally the antioxidants, which we talked about earlier also help
to boost the functions of your liver allowing it to perform at it’s best.
Now, you have one more reason to drink raisin water every morning.
Helps in Digestion
Come on, you saw this coming.
Especially after all the build up that we presented throughout the video.
The combination of potassium that helps your blood circulation and your one true
friend fiber, makes this gargantuan task possible.
This duo makes sure that your intestines are doing the job they were meant to do,
help in your digestion process.
When you consume a lot of fat or food that may have other toxic properties,
the intestines may find it difficult to process that food.
This can give you some serious stomach related problems.
This is why if you drink raisin water every morning,
you are empowering this area of your body to function at its best.
After all, a happy tummy leads to a happy life.
So, do you like raisins?
Have you ever drank raisin water before?
Let us know in the comments section, we would love to hear from you.