Sugar Overload

One of the worst things about processed dried fruits is that they’re often loaded with sugars. They may be better than candy, but they definitely don’t fall under the same category as fresh fruits. It’s important to check the labels before buying them because it’s common to coat them with syrup or sugar before they’re dried, and this decreases their healthy properties.

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Calorie Galore

Since they’re loaded with sugar, dried fruits often have high calorie content. It’s down to you to make your choice, so you should opt for fresh fruits whenever possible because they’re healthier in every single way—and also lower in calories.

No Moderation

Fructose that dried fruits contain doesn’t send a signal to your brain once you’re full, and that’s why they’re so addictive. Dried fruits aren’t necessarily bad for you if you eat them in moderation, but it’s common to go through an entire bag without even noticing.

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Nearly any type of fruit can be dried, meaning that you can choose to make whichever dried fruit you like the most. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a hot, sunny day or a commercial food dehydrator in order to make it!

Here is your guide to making dried fruit at home using only a conventional oven.

Instructions:

1. Start off by preheating your oven to a very low temperature, around 170 or 175 degrees. 
2. Next, you’ll want to slice the fruit that you want to try, assuming that it comes from a larger fruit like a peach or an apple. If it’s a berry or a small fruit like blueberries or grapes, you can leave it whole.
3. Arrange the slices or fruits on a baking sheet, without allowing them to touch each other. Place the sheet in the oven and leave your oven’s door open, ever so slightly.
4. Flip the fruit every 30 minutes, and monitor its drying process. This can take anywhere between 3 to 8 hours depending on how thick the slices are and how much water is contained in the fruit.
5. Once finished, allow the fruit to “rest” overnight before packaging or eating it. Enjoy!

The post Making Homemade Dried Fruit is Easier Than You Think! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Sugar Overload

One of the worst things about processed dried fruits is that they’re often loaded with sugars. They may be better than candy, but they definitely don’t fall under the same category as fresh fruits. It’s important to check the labels before buying them because it’s common to coat them with syrup or sugar before they’re dried, and this decreases their healthy properties.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Organic Rehydrated Fruit (@fruit_bliss)

Calorie Galore

Since they’re loaded with sugar, dried fruits often have high calorie content. It’s down to you to make your choice, so you should opt for fresh fruits whenever possible because they’re healthier in every single way—and also lower in calories.

No Moderation

Fructose that dried fruits contain doesn’t send a signal to your brain once you’re full, and that’s why they’re so addictive. Dried fruits aren’t necessarily bad for you if you eat them in moderation, but it’s common to go through an entire bag without even noticing.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Wild Fen (@wildfenbotanicals)

The post Unhealthy Properties of Dried Fruits That You Should Keep in Mind appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Nearly any type of fruit can be dried, meaning that you can choose to make whichever dried fruit you like the most. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a hot, sunny day or a commercial food dehydrator in order to make it!

Here is your guide to making dried fruit at home using only a conventional oven.

Instructions:

1. Start off by preheating your oven to a very low temperature, around 170 or 175 degrees. 
2. Next, you’ll want to slice the fruit that you want to try, assuming that it comes from a larger fruit like a peach or an apple. If it’s a berry or a small fruit like blueberries or grapes, you can leave it whole.
3. Arrange the slices or fruits on a baking sheet, without allowing them to touch each other. Place the sheet in the oven and leave your oven’s door open, ever so slightly.
4. Flip the fruit every 30 minutes, and monitor its drying process. This can take anywhere between 3 to 8 hours depending on how thick the slices are and how much water is contained in the fruit.
5. Once finished, allow the fruit to “rest” overnight before packaging or eating it. Enjoy!

The post Making Homemade Dried Fruit is Easier Than You Think! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.