Yes, dried fruits, such as dried apricots, cranberries, raisins, dried figs and the like, although they have a high percentage of sugar in them, and are very caloric, are quite healthy if you take care of the amount taken in, say scientists.
The reason is that the nutrients and fiber in dried fruit are present in a higher concentration when the water is extracted from it. For example, half a cup of dried apricots has 4,7 grams of fiber, and the same amount of fresh apricots has 1,6 grams of fiber.
Dried fruit is a rich source of antioxidants and B vitamins, especially folate. One large epidemiological study in which more than 13.000 respondents participated showed that those who eat dried fruit have a higher intake of nutrients and weigh less than those who do not consume dried fruit.
However, the sugar in dried fruit is also present in a higher concentration, which certainly does not have to be a problem for the general population, it can even be a useful fuel for those who exercise. However, sugars are a problem for those who have to take care of their intake of carbohydrates, sugar and calories. For example, a cup of grapes has 23 grams of sugar and 104 calories, but the same amount of grapes has 116 grams of sugar. And 520 calories, which is five times more.
According to American nutritionists, who encourage the consumption of one and a half to two cups of fruit per day, half a cup of dried fruit should be counted as one cup. Different rules apply to diabetics, and some nutritionists recommend that two teaspoons of dried fruit count as one portion of carbohydrates (15 grams), Nedeljnik reports.
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