Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with T2DM.

We recently reported in the scientific literature two carefully controlled clinical trials comparing the effects of raisin intake to commonly used snacks in persons, first, with pre-diabetes and, second, with T2DM. In both groups the intake of raisin snacks three times daily significantly decreased blood pressure compared to conventional snacks, and blood glucose values were favorably affected by raisins compared to snacks.

James W. Anderson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky

A NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE California Raisins are made for healthy snacking. Dried in the warm California sunshine, they come by their sweetness naturally with no added sugar plus zero fat, no cholesterol, 9% of your daily fiber and potassium, and 6% of your daily iron (per quarter cup serving). The ingredient list says it all: Raisins.

Convenient and portable for an on-the-go lifestyle, they can be stowed in your purse, gym bag, briefcase even in your desk at the office. And, California Raisins are a great value. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), raisins are the most economical dried fruit.6

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/4 cup (40g) Amount Per Serving Calories 130 Calories from Fat 0 %Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 10mg 0% Potassium 310mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 31g 10% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 29g Protein 1g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 6% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Potassium 3,500mg 3,500mg Total Carbohydrates 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Calories per gram:

Fat 0 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4 INGREDIENTS: CALIFORNIA SEEDLESS RAISINS

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THE INGREDIENT LIST SAYS IT ALL