http://www.fitsugar.com/ Healthy, happy you. en http://www.fitsugar.com/1850952 <p>Biting in to a cool plum in the late afternoon heat of Summer is one of the food joys of the season. Plums are in the height of their season right now, so they are not only tasty but more affordable too. They come in so many varieties and colors, it is hard to get sick of eating these gems.<br /> <span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/12981/32_2008/PLUMS.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="168" width="500"></span><br /> <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&amp;dbid=35#nutritionalprofile" target="_blank">Plums</a> have been found to increase iron absorption, which could be due to their high vitamin C content. But this fruit is also high in a few powerful phytonutrients, including <a href="http://nutrition.about.com/od/fruitsandvegetables/p/plums.htm" target="_blank">leutin</a>, an important antioxidant for healthy eyes.</p> <p>Plums are a tasty low calorie treat and when sliced make a great addition to both salads and cereals. How do you enjoy eating plums?</p> <p><a href="http://gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/1850952#comment Food iron absorption plum summer fruit Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/1850952