Plum

🌱 What it is

Plums are a juicy stone fruit eaten fresh in season; dried into prunes, they become a concentrated, shelf-stable fiber and sorbitol source long used for constipation.

📜 Where it comes from

Plums and their dried form, prunes, have been used as a food remedy for constipation for centuries across many cultures, valued long before their fiber and sorbitol content were understood scientifically. European and Middle Eastern traditional diets included dried plums as a practical, shelf-stable remedy for sluggish digestion. Modern nutrition science has since confirmed this old kitchen wisdom in clinical studies.

✨ Why it's good for you

• Well-studied for supporting regular, comfortable bowel movements
• A good source of fiber and potassium as part of a balanced diet
• May help support healthy cholesterol levels as part of an overall diet pattern
• Fresh plums offer antioxidants along with natural sweetness

🥄 How to use it

Eat 1-2 fresh plums as a snack, or take 3-6 dried prunes (or 4-8 oz prune juice) daily, especially for occasional constipation. Fresh plums are best enjoyed ripe and chilled.

How much: 3-6 dried prunes or 4-8 oz (120-240 ml) prune juice daily is a common regularity-support amount; adjust to comfort.

Why it works: Prunes contain fiber and natural sorbitol, both of which draw water into the stool and stimulate bowel movements — one of the better-studied fruit remedies for regularity.

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