Prunes are simply dried plums, just like raisins are dried grapes. More specifically, prunes are sun-dried plums that skipped the fermentation process
For centuries, traditional medicine made use of prunes for treating fever, high blood pressure, jaundice, diabetes, digestion and constipation, still one of this dried fruit’s most popular remedies
Fiber, potassium, iron and retinol from vitamin A, plus high amounts of vitamin K, iron and boron are nutrients in prunes, providing antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols for health advantages throughout your body
Eating prunes may help prevent bone loss and improve gut health and has been shown in multiple studies to help prevent colon cancer