what you should know about prunes
Health Facts: Prunes
Learn about prunes and your health. Simply click on one of the tabs below to reveal the facts about this tasty wonder from California...
Prunes & Digestion
Did you know that prunes:
- Contribute to normal bowel function when 100g are eaten daily.
- Are high in fibre.
- Contain 7.1g fibre per 100g.
- Contain sorbitol ,which is a polyol, a type of carbohydrate. Not all sorbitol is digested and this further facilitates normal bowel function.
- 100g prunes provides about a quarter of your daily fibre needs.
Prunes & Bone Health
Did you know that prunes are:
- High in vitamin K, which supports the maintenance of normal bones and helps with normal blood clotting.
- A source of manganese, which supports the maintenance of normal bones and formation of normal connective tissues (a structural part of bones) and plays a role in protecting cells within the body from oxidative damage.
- High in potassium, which helps your muscles work normally.
- A source of vitamin B6, which helps make healthy blood cells and maintain normal hormone levels.
- A source of copper, which helps support normal iron transport in the body, helps maintain normal connective tissues (a structural part of bones) and plays a role in protecting cells within the body from oxidative damage.
- Interesting research is currently underway that is exploring the potential role of prunes in bone health.
Prunes & Immunity
Did you know that prunes are:
- A source of vitamin B6, which supports a healthy immune system.
- A source of manganese & copper, which are antioxidant nutrients that play a role in protecting cells within the body from oxidative damage.
- A source of copper, which supports a healthy immune system.
Prunes & Heart Health
Did you know that prunes are:
- High in potassium, which supports normal blood pressure.
- Naturally saturated fat free. Reducing consumption of saturated fat helps maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.
- Naturally salt-free. Reducing intake of sodium (salt) helps maintain normal blood pressure.
- High in potassium which helps your muscles work normally.
- A source of vitamin B6, which helps make normal blood cells.
- A source of copper & manganese, which play a role in the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- A source of manganese, which plays a role in the normal formation of connective tissue; & a source of copper, which plays a role in the maintenance of normal connective tissues.
- A source of vitamin B6 , which contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine.
- A source of vitamin K, which contributes to normal blood clotting.
Prunes: Nervous System
Did you know that prunes are:
- A source of vitamin B6 and copper, which support a healthy nervous system.
- High in potassium, which supports a healthy nervous system.
Prunes & Blood Health
Did you know that prunes are:
- A source of vitamin B6, which helps make normal blood cells.
- High in vitamin K, which plays a role in normal blood clotting.
- High in potassium, which supports normal blood pressure.
Prunes & Vitality
Did you know that prunes:
- Are a source of vitamin B6, which helps you feel less tired, supports the normal release of energy from foods, & helps make normal blood cells.
- Are a source of copper & manganese, which support the normal release of energy from foods.
- Are a source of copper, which supports normal iron transport in the body.
- Contribute to normal bowel function when 100g are eaten daily.
Prunes and prune juice can be enjoyed as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. For detailed information on the nutrition content of prunes and prune juice please visit our products page.