What do bones and prunes have in common?
Further studies reveal that one ideally should consume six prunes a day to start building bone mass.
THE stone fruit season is here and with it comes some good news. Peaches, nectarines, plums and prunes are not just delicious but they are good for you too.
Prunes have been proven to help with preventing loss of bone density. A study by the University of Florida State in Tallahassee, USA, reveals that prunes particularly contain nutrients that actually help ward off the effects of osteoporosis.
So, not only are peaches, plums and nectarines sumptuous and mouth-wateringly good but their health benefits make you feel doubly pleased about eating them. When compared to other commonly consumed fruits, prunes have been found to have a higher amount of vitamin K and carry special phenolic compounds which actively regulate growth factors linked to bone formation. Soaked, stewed or fresh, versatile prunes are one of the foods highest in antioxidants and contain key nutrients such as potassium, boron and copper. The study involved testing various foods such as dates, strawberries and blueberries, amongst others. After a long and arduous process and various studies over the past few decades, prunes have been discovered to be the only food that can actually restore lost bone density.
Further studies reveal that one ideally should consume six prunes a day to start building bone mass and that prunes do not contribute to weight gain or increased blood sugar levels, which is yet more good news.
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