Plum The plum (Prunus domestica), is a fruit native to the land of the Lower Danube, Persia, Armenia and the Caucasus. Although known since antiquity, their consumption did not achieve popularity until the Middle Ages. In this sense, Charlemagne, in 812, made plum planting of various species in their imperial properties. It is now cultivated in many parts of Europe. The plum plum receives different names or cirolero, ameixeiro or ciroleiro niso, cirgüeyo and ambruiño (Asturias) and belongs to the family Rosaceae. The plums can be eaten raw, as well as a culinary, canning, jam and fresh pasta. There is also prune which is highly valued in the world of natural medicine. Nutritional and healing properties of prunes Plums contain 71 calories, 75.6 g of water, 0.8 g deproteína, 0.9 g fruit acid, 15.7 g carbohydrate, and 0.6 g of minerals. Mineral combination is very similar to the bulb with less salt and nearly the same amounts of potassium and phosphorous which means can be taken in all regimes plums diseases where power has to be low in calories and salt as circulatory diseases, kidney (fluid retention) and liver. In this sense, a quarter cup of prunes has 317 mg of potassium or 9% of the daily value. Also has anthocyanins, pigments reddish blue hue that gives its intense color to plums, which protects against cancer by eliminating harmful free radicals. The plum and prune are so insolubie fiber (helps to give bulk to the stool and facilitates its elimination avoiding constipation) and soluble (lower bad cholesterol levels). Folk Remedies plum Prune remedy for constipation Moisten for 12 hours for five to ten dried prunes in half a glass of water. Eating plums in water overnight and they have been softened in the morning fasting. Wash plums detoxifying remedy a handful of plums and three strawberries. Starting and place in a blender along with a glass of water. Blend briefly until a refreshing juice. Drink a glass of this juice in the morning twice a week. Remedy with plum wash a grapefruit diet, split in half and extract the juice. Washed five plums and place in a blender with grapefruit juice and half a glass of water. Blend briefly. Drink a glass daily to ease the loss depeso Energy with plum Remedy Blend 1/2 cup skim milk, 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, 1/2 cup blackberries and five pitted prunes until blended perfectly. Drink a glass of this juice when you feel tired. Healthy recipes with prunes Healthy Recipe with plum # 1: Chicken with Plums 4 servings Ingredients 450 g chicken breast 2 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup pitted and chopped prunes 1 shallot, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup apple juice 1/4 of chicken aza 1/2 teaspoon dried alhahaca Batter the chicken with flour. Heat in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add the chicken and fry until done, about 4 minutes per side. Then move the chicken to a warm plate. Mix the plums, onions, mustard, juice, broth and basil in the pan. Increase heat to boil the sauce strong, stirring and scraping what is on the bottom, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve hot. Healthy Recipe with plum # 2: Orange salad and prunes Ingredients 4 oranges 2 red onions 150 g. of prunes 50 g. Almond Salt and pepper. For the dressing 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Preparation Peel and cut the oranges into thin slices, then review them, removing fine white filaments. Peel and chop the onion into thin strips and remove the bones of prunes. Place the ingredients for the dressing into a large bowl and emulsify using a blender or adding little by little, the oil while stirring with a fork. Put on a serving platter or individual plates orange background and switch, above, chopped onion, plums and clean bone and chopped almonds or toasted in a pan without fat. Salt and pepper, sprinkle with the seasoning and stir well. Other culinary ideas with the plum Fill with ricotta and serve as an appetizer plums. Cut into pieces and add to fruit salads, especially if they carry fresh oranges. Make in the pan with chicken and almonds. Serve with pasta and a green salad. Recommendations Select using plums as they go for. For example, those with no bone are good for making jams, the others are great to eat alone. Some brands, including vacuum packed, not as dry and can be eaten straight from the bag, while the other must be put to soak. Store tightly wrapped and plums in a dry, cool, may be the fridge. Soak in a little apple juice or orange juice if too dry. For a cup of. Prunes, will require a half cup of juice and about 5 minutes of soaking. Caution This fruit contains a large amount of natural sugar. Therefore, it can irritate the colon of those with irritable bowel syndrome.
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