Raisins

I am a fan of raisins and since my sister is pregnant I have been nagging her to eat lots of raisins and prunes among other things. Raisins are said to be good for baby's mental development and great for healthy gums and teeth for the mother. Those are not the only benefits though. They are very effective for prevention of tumor and cancer of colon. The fibers in raisins help excretion of bile from the body, burning of cholesterol and thereby ensuring good cardiac health. They also act as an antioxidant so for women out there who wants to look 30 when you are actually 40, try to include raisins in your daily diet. Raisins are also beneficial for bone density which will help make bones stronger and ward off osteoporosis. Besides that, raisins can be considered a preventative agent for macular degeneration, which is the health of your eyesight.

What? That are not good enough reasons to get you to eat raisins? How about these: they provide relief from constipation, acidosis, anemia, fever and sexual weakness. XD

"Raisins are known to stimulate libido and induce arousal, primarily due to presence of an amino acid called Arginine, which is beneficial in treating problems in erection. It has been a common practice in India to make the bride and the groom drink a glass of milk each, boiled with raisins and added with a pinch of saffron. It is also recommended for those suffering from sexual weakness, to consume raisins regularly. This effect is aided with the presence of lot of energy in raisins."

from Organic Facts