The Barbican Theatre is a part of the vast Barbican Centre, opened by the Queen in March 1982. The centre was funded by The City of London Corporation as a cultural gift to the nation.
WHAT THEYâRE SAYING. Eating raisins is protective against a host of negative health outcomes including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. WHAT WE KNOW. Made by sun drying seedless grapes, raisins are incredible nutritional powerhouses, packed with health-promoting nutrients.
Dried apples, apricots, peaches, and plums all have a lower glycemic index compared to raisins, while dates and figs have a higher glycemic index. Raisins can certainly hold a place in a diabetic personâs diet so long as appropriate portions are maintained. Dried fruit may be better than some less healthy alternatives, but it may be more beneficial, however, to choose whole fruit alternatives or to accompany dried fruit with a fat or protein.