Is Eating Raisins Healthy?
Olmo-Cunillera A, Escobar-Avello D, Pérez AJ, Marhuenda-Muñoz M, Lamuela-Raventós RM, Vallverdú-Queralt A · Nutrients · 2019 December 24
DOI 10.3390/nu12010054
Objective
The aim of this review is to compile the intervention studies carried out so far on raisins and their beneficial impact on human health.
Conclusions
According to the scientific evidence presented in this review, despite their high content of sugar, raisins are a source of beneficial components and a healthy snack. Due to their composition, they contribute to a better diet quality, and their consumption before a meal could be favorable for regulating appetite in normal-weight healthy subjects.
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