Dried fruit is very healthy food because all nutrients are more concentrated, while the energy value is increased from six to ten times, depending on the kind.

It is a perfect heater for our body and provides extra energy so you need to consume this food products especially in the winter period. This source of energy reaches the bloodstream very quickly, so it is recommended especially for athletes after a hard workout.

In most of the countries,  the most usually consumed dried fruit is: plums, figs, apples, pears, apricots, grapes, pineapple, dates ..

Dried Fruit – Warehouse of potassium and magnesium 

Dried fruit is a warehouse of potassium and magnesium. 100 grams of dried fruit contains an average of 600 to 800 milligrams of potassium, dry apricots contain even 1370.100 grams and dried bananas contain even more – 1.490 milligrams. Dried fruit contains an enviable amount of iron and it is also a perfect antioxidant cocktail rich in vitamin C, E and beta carotene.

How should you eat dried fruit? 

Modern nutritionists believe that dried fruit should be eaten in moderate amounts throughout the year. Experts recommend avoiding dried fruit after the main meal because it slows down  digestion and gives too many calories.

Dried bananas should be eaten because they are good anti-stressnutrients ans one hand raisin  saturates and reduces hunger and natural sugar from this dried fruit helps you endure physical and mental efforts easier.

For people willing to lose weight, we recommend prunes and figs, because they contain fiber. In case you are very hungry, take two or three figs because they are rich in magnesium and fiber, and less caloric than other dried fruit.

Dried apricots are recommended for professional athletes and people having regular physical activities, because they contain large amounts of potassium, which is important for normal muscle work. You need to know that a portion with five dried apricots covers 20% of the daily requirement for this mineral and part of the body requirement for iron.