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The plum tree has a lifespan of 15 to 60 years. Closest relatives: peach, apricot, cherry. The plum tree grows in almost all temperate countries. There are 254 known types of plums. They are different in shape, size and color.
Plum has been known since ancient times. Its history begins in the IV-VI centuries. BC NS. Plum was cultivated in Ancient Egypt. The plum got into the garden of the Russian Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich only in 1654. This amazing tree has been actively cultivated since the end of the XNUMXth century.
In China, the plum blossom symbolizes the rebirth of life. And the Queen of Great Britain, Elizabeth II, always eats a couple of plums before breakfast.
Composition and calorie content
In 100 grams of fruit:
- 46 kcal;
- carbohydrates – 11 g;
- protein – 0,7 g;
- fats – 0,3 g.
This wonderful fruit contains a storehouse of vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E, K. Fruits contain: sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc.
Useful properties of plums
- plum fruit – a source of many vitamins and minerals;
- the fruit contains pectin, fiber, antioxidants;
- prevention of oncological diseases;
- for constipation (laxative);
- improve digestion;
- protect against atherosclerosis;
- help to lose weight. Ideal for diets and fasting days;
- take care of the heart and blood vessels, strengthen the heart muscle;
- remove cholesterol from the body;
- improve kidney function;
- diuretic effect;
- the use of medicinal fruits increases immunity;
- the leaves have a wound-healing effect and are part of the tea collection;
- sauces and desserts, preserves, marmalades, jams and compotes are prepared from plums;
- they make alcoholic drinks from plums: wonderful plum brandy and plumyanka;
- and beauties will not miss the opportunity to make a face mask from the pulp of plums.
Plum: contraindications
- idiosyncrasy;
- with gastritis, pancreatitis and high acidity;
- patients with diabetes mellitus (due to the high sugar content);
- persons with gallstone disease;
- with obesity;
- this fruit is not recommended for young children. Possible bowel disorder.
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