Prunes are a tasty snack, and they may offer health benefits beyond a sweet treat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Prunes are plums that have been dehydrated for preservation purposes ...

First, prunes contain soluble fibers. These “absorb water, forming a gel-like substance that softens stools, making them easier to pass,” said Dr. Alexander Jow, a gastroenterologist at Kaiser ...

Prunes are made from specific varieties of plums. Naturally sweet and highly nutritious, prunes and prune juice are traditionally known as a remedy for constipation. Rich in fiber, potassium ...

Discover health benefits, nutritional value and ways to add prunes to your daily diet. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Prunes (aka dried ...

Prunes are mistreated. We don’t treat other dried fruits with nearly the same kind of blatant disrespect. OK, their high fiber content might make you poop, but since when was this a bad thing?

WASHINGTON — Prunes by any other name would taste the same. But they might sell better. Plum growers have won permission from the government to start calling prunes “dried plums,” and ...

First, prunes contain soluble fibers. These “absorb water, forming a gel-like substance that softens stools, making them easier to pass,” said Dr. Alexander Jow, a gastroenterologist at Kaiser ...

Prune juice and prunes may be an effective and low risk solution for some people, especially those with mild constipation. However, it is best to consume these fruits and their juice in moderation ...

Stock image of an older woman with bone issues. Bone loss may be prevented by eating prunes. ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS. The researchers describe how they examined the effects of prunes on bone ...