Fruit
Prune (Dried Plum)
The dried plum — one of the most reliable natural remedies there is for gentle, regular bowel movements.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 92/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Prunes are plums that have been dried, concentrating their fiber, sorbitol, and minerals into a small, chewy, naturally sweet fruit.
✨ Why it's good for you
- 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
🥗 Nutrition
Per 5 prunes (~42g) · about 100 calories
- Fiber 3g
- Potassium 292mg
- Vitamin K 30mcg
- Sugars 18g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat 4–5 prunes, or drink a small glass of prune juice, with water; their fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → and natural sorbitol make them a gentle, effective laxative.
How much: 4–5 prunes, or a small glass of prune juice, with water.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Prunes — dried plums — are perhaps the most trusted food remedy for constipation, combining soluble fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → with natural sorbitol that draws water into the bowel for a gentle, reliable effect. As a bonus, they're studied for supporting bone density too.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- High in natural sugar and sorbitol — start with a few to avoid gas or loose stools.
- Mind portions with diabetes.
- Those prone to kidney stones should be moderate (some oxalate).
📚 What others say
- A whole-food classic for gentle regularity
- Rich in fiber and natural sorbitol; supports bone health
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
A humble dried fruit that faithfully keeps things moving. Reliability is its own quiet virtue.
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