India, June 29 -- Raisins or kismis need no introduction. Found in almost every kitchen across the country, they are used in various recipes, both savoury and sweet, as well as something that can be munched on as is.

Raisins are dried grapes that are loaded with natural sugar, which makes them so delicious. However, the benefits of raisins do not end with their taste, as they are also nutritionally dense foods.

Taking to Instagram on June 26, Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist at ISIC Multispeciality Hospital, explained how they benefit the gut, and why one should seek to consume them every day.

One of the most important health benefits of regular raisin consumption is that it helps with bowel movement. The plant-ba...