Dried fruit mix: a great alternative to fresh fruit

It's cold outside. And this is an occasion to think about how to strengthen your immunity. Indeed, in autumn, winter and spring, the body suffers from a lack of vitamins, as a result of which the protective functions weaken and a person easily picks up a cold or seasonal flu. If your favorite fruits are not left on store shelves, do not be discouraged. You can also strengthen your body with a mixture of dried fruits. This is a real vitamin cocktail that saturates with useful substances, energizes, gives a great mood. And you can cook it yourself from the available ingredients. The online publication estet-portal.com will tell you more about this natural remedy and share a useful recipe.

What is included in the unique vitamin cocktail

The vitamin mixture is based exclusively on organic dried fruits, you can also add nuts and lemon. In this case, the benefit is enhanced. Despite the fact that these are dry fruits, they contain no less vitamins than fresh fruits. And all because after drying, the moisture in them remains in a small condensed form. For this reason, dried fruits retain their unique properties for a very long time. Therefore, they can be consumed at any time of the year.

It is especially recommended to eat dried fruits during the cold season, when beriberi and seasonal epidemics are observed.

Vitamin slurry usually consists of:

• dried apricots;
• prune;
• raisins;
• figs;
• dates;
• honey.

Each ingredient of the vitamin gruel is a source of useful substances. Together, they provide undeniable benefits to the entire body.

Dried fruit mix: great benefits for the whole body

And now let's find out why the gifts of nature are so useful. Let's start with the most common of them – dried apricots.

• Dried apricots – this is a dry apricot, without which it is difficult to imagine any vitamin set. It contains a whole wealth of useful substances: iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, glucose, vitamins A, B, C. Having so many valuable elements, dried apricots perfectly strengthens the immune system, has a positive effect on the state of the cardiovascular system, improves memory and vision, cleanses the intestines well, effectively fights anemia. In addition, these dried fruits can be called an excellent cosmetologist. After all, they smooth the skin, give it a matte and healthy color. Also, these delicacies are great for strengthening nails and hair.
• Prunes – An essential product for intestinal health. Dried plums contain a huge amount of sodium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, as well as vitamins B and C. In addition to this, they are full of malic, citric and salicylic acids, as well as fiber. Prunes cleanse the body of toxins, toxins, salmonella and E. coli. And having a laxative effect, it helps with constant constipation. Along with this, the product improves digestive processes.
• Raisins (aka dry grapes) are very useful for those who lead an active lifestyle and whose work is related to mental activity. The fact is that it contains a lot of proteins and fats, which replenish the supply of lost energy. And having in its composition magnesium, calcium and iron, this yummy perfectly cleanses blood vessels, calms the nervous system, strengthens bones, teeth and gums.
• Dates – such dried fruits can also be consumed by active people. A natural product fills with strength and improves mental activity. The whole secret lies in vitamins, as well as in tryptophan – an amino acid that is involved in the production of serotonin, known as the mood hormone. Also, this substance normalizes the functioning of the nervous system.
• Fig – Another dry fruit that is rich in magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. This product is indispensable for colds. Using it during this disease, there will be no trace of coughing, and the immune system will recover faster. But this is far from the only benefit of figs. It reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood and prevents disorders of the nervous system.

This is a list of the main dried fruits that make up the vitamin blend. Of course, they can be diluted with other healthy ingredients, such as nuts and lemon. Nuts in tandem with dried fruits act as efficiently as possible. This is because they are rich in polyunsaturated fats, vitamins and antioxidants, which not only strengthen the body's defenses, but also prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even cancer. Lemon is a source of vitamin C, which improves immunity and metabolic processes, increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood, tones the body and gives beauty.

A must-have ingredient that connects the whole mass into a mixture of dried fruits and gives a balanced taste, – it's honey. It contains a huge amount of important trace elements. Thus, fructose and glucose energize, have a positive effect on blood vessels, and also improve metabolism. Phytoncides perfectly fight microbes and bacteria, and iron and manganese normalize digestive processes.

Dried fruit paste is better absorbed by the body than pharmacy vitamin complexes. Moreover, both adults and children from 3 years old can use it.

A classic recipe for a sweet treat made from dried fruits

To prepare a traditional vitamin cocktail, you will need the following ingredients:

• dried apricots – 200g;
• prune – 200g;
• figs – 150g;
• honey – 3 table. spoons.

All dried fruits can be washed under warm water, or you can pour boiling water over them and let them brew for about 20 minutes. Then these ingredients are laid out on a napkin or paper towel so that they dry a little. After that, they should be ground in a meat grinder. In this case, they will look like small pieces. You can also grind dried fruits with a blender. The mixture will resemble gruel. Then it remains to mix the finished fruit contents with honey and pour into a glass jar. Store such a tool should be in the refrigerator, and use – every day 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach.

Despite the fact that the mixture of dried fruits tastes like an appetizing sweetness, you should not get carried away with it. After all, this remedy is very high in calories. Having reached it, then extra pounds may appear. Allergic reactions are also not excluded.  

Of course, such a delicacy can be varied as you like. If you love peanuts, add them to your healthy spread too. And if you don't like prunes, reduce the amount and add more of another dried fruit. In any case, you will get a real vitamin bomb that will give you good health, excellent well-being and a beautiful appearance.