Sunsweet Promotes Benefits of Prunes, Prune Juices

Sunsweet announces Amaz!n Prunes and Prune Juice, a delicious and easy way to give your body a nutritious boost.

“The benefits of prunes and prune juice when consumed regularly are significant. This time of year is a wonderful moment to start a new routine and discover superfoods like prunes and prune juice,” said Stephanie Harralson, Director of Marketing, North America, at Sunsweet Growers Inc.

Digestive health is often the first benefit that people think of when considering the merits of prunes and prune juice. With 3 grams of fiber in a serving of prunes and 4 grams in a serving of prune juice, prunes and prune juice are a good source of fiber – and fiber has been known to help keep you feeling fuller for longer. Prunes and prune juice also contain both soluble and insoluble fiber as well as key nutrients that help regulate the digestive system. By consuming prunes and prune juice daily, you can help your digestion to be more regular.

Surprisingly, bone health is another benefit provided by prunes. It is estimated that 40 percent of post-menopausal women and 30 percent of men will suffer from a fracture caused by osteoporosis during their lifetime. Research shows that eating 5-6 prunes each day may help to prevent bone loss. With vitamins and minerals – like potassium, magnesium and vitamin K – prunes are an easy way to begin building better bones at any stage in life.

Prunes may also be beneficial for heart health. Prunes are a good source of fiber and contain no sodium or added sugar. Fiber has specifically been linked to heart health and in high amounts, may help to lower the risk of heart disease. Better yet? A study from UC Davis found that eating just 10-12 prunes daily lowered LDL cholesterol levels in men. Helping give your heart health a boost has never been sweeter.

Learn more about the benefits of prunes and prune juice and discover easy recipes to incorporate these foods into every lifestyle at sunsweet.com.