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Dried fruit is fruit with most of the water content removed. You can find all kinds of dried fruit from apples to White Mulberries, but the most common are probably raisins, dates, prunes, figs and apricots.
Are they a healthy snack?
Dried fruit is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Dries fruits are also rich source of anti-oxidants. Eating dried fruit can increase your intake of nutrients. Eating raisins may improve blood sugar control and lower blood pressure, eating prunes is a great way to add a natural laxative to your daily diet.
There is a 'BUT' though. Dried fruits are relatively high in calories and sugar - up to 66% sugar in the case of dates. Eating too much of any dried fruit can therefore contribute to weight gain.
So enjoy your dried fruits by the handful, not by the bowl full!
They keep well in cool dry places so buy in bulk wholesale quantities for a good value healthy snack when enjoyed in moderation.
You could try using them in some of our healthy, online recipes. Use dates, for example to make these impressive gluten free chocolate brownies or prunes to make this healthy fruit and quinoa puree for your baby.
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