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As we said previously prunes are a great source of dietary fibre, high in minerals and antioxidants, can be marinated in wine used as in desserts, but the way I like to use them is shown in the bottom picture where they are added to self made muesli, which is then soaked overnight, making the whole combination even more bio-available for a very quick most nutritious breakfast. (for more info. see Breakfast Suggestions).
Prunes good for Maintaining bone density.
When it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women - and people of all ages - a Florida State University researcher has found a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis: eating dried plums.
"Over my career, I have tested numerous fruit including figs, dates, strawberries and raisins, and none of them come anywhere close to having the effect on bone density than dried plums or prunes" said Bahram H. Arjmandi, Florida State's Professor and Chairman of the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences in the College of Human Sciences. "All fruit and vegetables have a positive effect on nutrition, but in terms of bone health, this particular food is exceptional."
The group that consumed dried plums had significantly higher bone mineral density in the ulna (one of two long bones in the forearm) and spine, in comparison with the group that ate dried apples. This, according to Arjmandi, was due in part to the ability of dried plums to suppress the rate of bone resorption, or the breakdown of bone, which tends to exceed the rate of new bone growth as people age.
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