#Raisins

A newly viral claim that eating raisins could help you live longer has captured the public’s imagination, with many headlines suggesting these humble dried grapes might boost your lifespan—though not without caveats and tongue-in-cheek warnings about side effects such as “making your leg drop off.” With such bold claims circulating, Thai readers are left wondering: is there real science behind eating raisins for health and longevity, and what should we take from these sensational reports?

Sprinkling raisins or other dried fruits onto your morning cereal could be a simple step toward a longer, healthier life, according to a significant new study that’s capturing attention in health circles. Researchers from the University of Science and Technology in Anhui, China, have found that adults who add dried fruits like raisins to their breakfast routine see their risk of dying from heart disease reduced by 18%, and from cancer by 11%, as published in the peer-reviewed Nutrition Journal (Daily Mail). The findings are based on the eating habits of a massive cohort—186,000 participants in the UK—making it one of the most comprehensive analyses to date on breakfast and longevity.