You have until the end of September to consume the plums. Stone fruits that hide a juicy pulp, the latter are rich in antioxidants and in fibers. With 87% water, plums contribute to good hydration of the body.
” Plums deserve a prominent place in our diet because they are good health allies. Their regular consumption helps the body to fight against free radicals which promote premature aging of the body. It also reduces the risk factors for cancer », shares the Professor David Khayat, oncologistformer head of the oncology department of the Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital through a recent interview granted to the Parisian.
Plums could slow the proliferation of cancer cells
Several scientific studies have in fact proven that this seasonal fruit provides numerous antioxidant compounds, called phenolic acids and flavonoids, explains Professor Khayat to Le Parisien. The latter would be able to slow down the proliferation of cancer cells and prevent breast and colon cancer. We quote in particular a research presented in Boston (United States) during the Conference of experimental biology in 2015.
Other studies have demonstrated that plum extracts may be capable of generating the self-destruction of liver cancer cells and improving the effectiveness of certain treatment treatments. chemotherapy.
Heart, kidneys, intestines… Plums are rich in minerals
The cardiovascular system is not left out. Plums also contain many minerals, such as iron, magnesium, copper, zinc and potassium. The latter acts in favor of the cardiovascular system by regulating blood pressure.
Rich in water, plums also promote renal elimination. In addition, 100 g of this fruit provide 6% of our daily fiber needs, which are beneficial to intestinal transit. The fibers also provide a feeling of quick satiety.
How to cook plums?
Plums come in a multitude of recipes. Whether it’s a jam, a cake, a tart or even as an accompaniment to roast meat, they are always easy to prepare.
However, be sure to rinse them well before cooking them and then open them in half to pit them. In the oven, the cooking time varies depending on the recipe, but count on average 30 minutes for fruit stewed as desired. For cooking in a pan as an accompaniment to meat, bet on about 10 minutes. If you want to start making a jam, allow about 25 minutes of cooking.
