Fruit
Prune (Dried Plum)
The humble dried plum, one of the gentlest and most dependable helpers for a happy digestive system.
🌱 What it is
Prunes are plums that have been dried, concentrating their fiber, sorbitol, and minerals into a small, chewy, naturally sweet fruit.
✨ How it may help
- May help support regular bowel movements
- May help support bone density with vitamin K and boron
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels
- May help support steady digestive comfort
🥄 How to use it
Eat 4–5 prunes, or drink a small glass of prune juice, with water; their fiber and natural sorbitol make them a gentle, effective aid to regularity.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 5 prunes (~42g) · about 100 calories
- Fiber 3g
- Potassium 292mg
- Vitamin K 30mcg
- Sugars 18g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
High in natural sugar and sorbitol — start with just a few to avoid gas or loose stools, and those prone to kidney stones should be moderate due to some oxalate.
🍃 A note from nature
A humble fruit dried slowly by the sun, turning a season's sweetness into nourishment that keeps.