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Constipated?

Prunes — or dried plums — are considered one of the healthiest foods there is, but exactly why are prunes good for you? And why are prunes good for constipation? You probably already know that these humble fruits are good for the bowels, but exactly how do prunes relieve constipation? Prunes are a good source of dietary fibre, with 100 grams of prunes containing approximately 6.1 grams of fibre.

Dietary fibre is the part of plant foods that the enzymes in your body cannot digest and that is therefore not absorbed into the bloodstream. As a result, fibre remains in the colon where it absorbs water and softens the stool, thereby providing health benefits for those suffering from constipation. In addition, prunes and prune juice contain sorbitol (14.7 and 6.1 grams per 100 grams). Sorbitol is a mild colonic stimulant that helps reduce the transit time of stool and consequently the risk of constipation, colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids. Also the neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acids present in prunes may improve their laxative action.

A study conducted by researchers ranked prunes, or dried plums, as #1 food in terms of antioxidant capacity and found that prunes had more than twice the antioxidant capacity of other high ranking foods such as blueberries and raisins. The antioxidant power of prunes also topped that of fresh plums. Try eating 3-4 prunes each day to keep your system moving. Non-Invasive Treatment with Instant Results

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