Introduction :
In this hustle and bustle of life everyone needs to be healthy and we don’t consider that staying healthy means physical fitness but also emotional health and mental health.
As we are familiar with the proverb :
“Health is wealth ” which means that the most valuable asset is one’s health.
What are damsons ?
The damsons belong to the family Rosaceae, the genus Prunus which is a very important member and almost 200 species found in the northern part of the world. There are several species, the most important being Prunus domestica L. and Prunus salicina Lindl which are recognized as European Plums and Japanese plums respectively. There are also American prunes, damsons, Mirabelle prunes, myrobalan prunes, etc.
Importance of damson :
The importance of damson reveals the ways to improve your quality of life being discussed is that it plays an important role in digestive health, reduces aging, brain health, bone health, heart health, boosting the immune system and aids in sleeping.
| Nutritional Value of Damson | |
| Calories 30 | |
| Fiber 1gm | |
| carbs 8 grams | |
| sugars 7grams | |
| Vitamin A 5% of the RDI | |
| Vitamin C 10 % of the RDI | |
| Vitamin K 5% of the RDI | |
| Manganese 2% of the RDI | |
| Potassium 3% of the RDI | |
| Copper 2% of the RDI |
Digestive Health
Plums contain antioxidants and fiber which assist in proper digestion. It prevents from diseases like diarrhea and stomach cancer.
Reduces Aging :
Plums played an important role in reducing the aging effect due to antioxidant properties which overcome free-radicals and prevent life threatening diseases.
Brain Health :
The researchers have proved that the antioxidants reduce superoxides and played an important role in mental health and intelligence.
Bone Health :
The potassium (K), Vitamins, boron (B) and copper (Cu) present in damson assist in preventing osteoporosis.
Stress and fatigue :
The intake of 5 or 6 plums reduces stress and eliminate fatigue which restore natural sleep.
Heart Health :
Damson enrich with fiber, potassium and vitamins which maintain cholesterol level in the body which keep body healthy.
Boost Immunity :
The damson ach as an effective booster due to greater amount of vitamin C as it played an integral role defense system.
Aid in Sleeping :
Damson is enriched in Mg(magnesium) and vitamin C which help in the regulation of sleep.
Conclusion :
So, in the bottom line, I must say that the damson plays an important role in digestive health, reduces aging, brain health, bone health, heart health, boosts the immune system and aids in sleeping. The damsons contain far more sugars than regular plums. That’s why they are used in various baked goods, confections, jams and dinners.
Health and hygiene 