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3 Reasons You Should Eat Plum More Often

Plum is a beautiful fruit comes from the Rosacea family. You can obviously eat it raw while discarding the seed. But many people also prepare drool-worthy cakes, pickles, jam and other desserts using this pulpy fruit. It is regarded for its high nutritive value. It is also invaluable for skin to keep you glowing.

Below are some scientifically-proven health benefits of plum:

1. Treats acne

You may not be aware of this but plum is great food and can help you in fighting off acne and reduce its scars as well. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties work wonders for your skin. Plum help in removing the excess oil from your skin.

 

2. Reduces signs of ageing

It’s believed that collagen deficiency in the skin can make it appear dull and lifeless. Plum, which contains a high amount of vitamin C, is required for the production of hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine. These are needed to bind the molecules that produce collagen. This rejuvenates the skin from the roots and reduces wrinkles and other signs of aging.

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3. Protects skin from sun rays

It’s always advised to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays of the sun since it can cause damage to your skin when you are exposed to the sun rays for a prolonged duration. Plums, as a fruit, have high amounts of antioxidants along with vitamin C and E that provide an effective shield against sun rays and reduce sun damage.

 

 

Now, that you know the various benefits of plums, we hope you include the fruit into your diet especially this season when they are available in abundance. You can either have it directly or savour it through many different delicacies.

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