Eating prunes can be a great strategy to help relieve constipation by regulating the functioning of the trapped intestine because it is very high in fiber.
Other benefits of eating prunes involve:
- Improve blood circulation because it has antioxidants; Combat cardiovascular diseases by having rutin and vitamin C that keep blood vessels healthy; Decrease appetite because it is rich in fiber.
The prune also helps to detoxify the body because it has pectin which is a type of fiber that helps remove toxic heavy metals like lead or mercury from the body, which can be present in fish or fruits and vegetables bought at the supermarket.
However, prunes cannot be consumed in large quantities because they are fattening, so as not to get fat and have the benefits of plums, just eat 2 prunes a day that have 19 calories.
Nutritional table of prunes
| Components | Quantity in 20 plums |
| Energy | 186 calories |
| Proteins | 2.73 g |
| Fats | 0.44 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.15 g |
| Fibers | 7.1 g |
| Vitamin A (retinol) | 20 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 62 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
Hitting the prune blender with granola, cereal and yogurt is a great way to consume it by increasing the amount of dietary fiber.
See a delicious and easy recipe for plum cake, especially for those who suffer from intestines stuck in: Plum cake recipe for constipation.
