California Raisins are shown to significantly reduce blood pressure.
A new study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) annual scientific session suggests eating raisins three times a day may significantly lower blood pressure among individuals with slightly higher than normal blood pressure.
Click here to hear more from the study’s lead researcher.
California Raisins have concentrated nutrients.
When grapes undergo the simple, sun-dried process to become raisins, some nutrients are concentrated. In particular, calcium and potassium levels increase.
2 Fiber also increases.
California Raisins come by their sweetness naturally.
California Raisins contain no added sugars. In fact, raisins can proudly carry the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s Fruit & Veggies - More Matters logo because they are 100% fruit.
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California Raisins are a wise choice.
Raisins are an ideal way to achieve the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate guidelines that recommend filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Additionally, the USDA's Food-A-Pedia website shows that a serving of raisins contributes no empty calories – because they contain no added sugar.
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Make the wise choice and choose all-natural, whole foods like California Raisins.
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www.loveyourraisins.com to learn more!
- 1 USDA Economic Research Service, Economic Information Bulletin 71, February 2011.
- 2 2011. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 24.
- 3 Produce for Better Health Foundation, 2011 Brand Guidelines. Retrieved from www.pbhfoundation.org.
- 4 USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, “SuperTracker” website. Retrieved from www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker.
