Why plums should be in everyone's diet: Svitlana Fus explains

Plum is not only a delicious, sweet fruit, but also a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Moreover, it can be added to various dishes, from meat to desserts and drinks.

Nutritionist Svitlana Fus shared on Instagram who can eat the healthy fruit and who should avoid it and why.

"People who consume a lot of fruits and vegetables containing flavonoids are in better health, suffer less from cardiovascular disease and tumors," Fus said.

Why are plums so healthy?

"To draw your attention to this fruit, I propose to familiarize you with the useful substances that can be obtained by using a few pieces of plum tree fruit. They contain active flavonoids, namely anthocyanins, which give them a purple hue," says Fus.

It is very important that the fruit retains all its beneficial properties even after processing.

The composition of plums includes:

• Vitamin C⠀
• Provitamin A
• Fructose and sucrose
• Dietary fiber

• Organic acids
• Nitrogenous, tannins
• Macro- and microelements

"The main beneficial property of plum is a gentle cleansing of the intestines and normalization of the gastrointestinal tract. Plum has the ability to stimulate appetite and increase intestinal motility," said Fus.

The nutritionist added that these fruits are also useful for atherosclerosis, reducing cholesterol deposits on the walls of blood vessels.

How many plums can you eat per day?

"You can eat 3-4 plums a day, and if you are prone to diarrhea, no more than two," said Fus.

What can plums be combined with?

"Plums can be combined with a variety of cereals. They can be a great dessert after the main meal for a second breakfast or after lunch. You shouldn't eat the fruit on an empty stomach or wash it down with milk," Fus explained.

Who is better off not eating fruit?

"Excessive consumption of plums is dangerous even for a healthy person. Diarrhea, increased acidity in the stomach, and heartburn are often reported. In most cases, the harm from the fruit is associated with excessive consumption," the nutritionist added.

The nutritionist added that plums are contraindicated for a certain category of people, namely

• diabetics and obese people, due to the high level of glucose and fructose in the product
• contraindications during exacerbation of gastritis with high acidity
• for lactating mothers, as plum consumption can provoke diarrhea and colic in infants

"Watch your child's reaction," advised Fus.