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For a start, raisins keeps you regular. Fiber in raisins promote good colon health; it helps to regulate intestinal function and prevents constipation. Just like grapes, raisins contain tartaric acid which works hand-in-hand with fiber to ensure proper elimination.

Raisins have very good amount of Vitamin A, A-Beta Carotene and A-Carotenoid, all of which are necessary for  maintaining good ocular health as these antioxidant protect your eyes from free radical damage, such as age related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Interestingly, did you know that raisins are also good for your bones?  Boron, a micro nutrient, present in raisins is essential for proper bone formation and calcium absorption. In conjunction with estrogen in women, boron helps strengthen bones and ward off osteoporosis induced by menopause.

Although these dried grapes are high in fructose (70 percent), raisins are fat-free, cholesterol-free, low in sodium and hence ideal for weight gain without accumulating cholesterol.

That's not all to its health benefits. Raisins are useful for acidosis, fever, anemia, heart health, sexual health, dental plague and gum disease.

So, keep a can of Sun Maid raisins in your refrigerator or in your office pantry and you've a preservative-free healthy snack anytime, anywhere! Raisins rock!

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By Diane Hanson

My love affair with raisins started with the California raisins commercial in the 80s. Row of Motown rock stars raisins dancing and singing "Heard it through the Grapevine ". Oh, they were so adorable and sure, they danced right into my life, my meals, and my lunch box! Even till now, I snack on raisins because raisins have tons of health benefits that are just too good to resist!