{"id":12963,"date":"2024-03-07T00:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T00:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/?p=12963"},"modified":"2024-03-07T17:43:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:43:17","slug":"benefits-of-prunes-prune-juice-the-dry-fruit-you-have-ignored-for-too-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/na\/benefits-of-prunes-prune-juice-the-dry-fruit-you-have-ignored-for-too-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Prunes and Prune Juice: The Dry Fruit You have Ignored For Too Long"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Staying hydrated <\/strong>is a great way to protect your organs, and it\u2019s also one of the secrets to healthy skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water per day is good for this. But one way to add some extra flavor and nutrients to your day is by including prune juice in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prune juice is made from dried plums, or prunes<\/strong>, which contain many nutrients that can contribute to good health. Prunes are a good source of energy, and they don\u2019t cause a rapid hike in blood sugar levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prunes have a high sugar content, which allows them to be dried without fermenting. They\u2019re also high in fiber, which can help you regulate your bowels and your bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 11 top health benefits of prunes and prune juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Helps digestion<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prunes are high in fiber<\/strong>, which helps prevent hemorrhoids <\/strong>brought on by constipation<\/strong>. Chronic constipation<\/strong> is a common problem in older adults and can also be a painful problem for infants. Prune juice acts as a laxative <\/strong>thanks to its high sorbitol content. Ask your doctor if it\u2019s right for you or your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A serving size of six prunes has 4 grams of dietary fiber, and 1\/2 cup contains 6.2 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDietary guidelines for Americans: 2015-2020<\/a>\u201d recommends that women 30 years and younger get 28 grams of fiber each day, and men in this same age group get 34 grams. Women and men between 31 and 50 years of age should aim for 25 g and 30 g of fiber, respectively. The recommended fiber intake for women and men over 51 is still less, at 22 g and 28 g, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While prune juice doesn\u2019t contain the same amount of beneficial fiber as the whole fruit, it still retains some fiber and many of the vitamins and minerals that the whole fruit provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Controls the urge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An overactive bladder can be uncomfortable to deal with, but adding fiber to your diet can help. While an overactive bladder<\/strong> can be caused by many things, sometimes constipation can increase the frequency of urination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help regulate your bowels, the Cleveland Clinic<\/a> recommends increasing your fiber intake by taking 2 tablespoons of the following mixture every morning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n