Dried Prunes

Prunes are dried plums that are midnight purple with a wrinkly texture and a rich, sweet flavour. The small fruit is well-known for its incredible ability to relieve constipation because they are a natural laxative (something that triggers bowel movement). 

Dried prunes are great anti-inflammatories, aiding wound healing and supporting a well-functioning immune system. They are also fantastic for strengthening bones and heart health and are high in potassium, iron, fibre, vitamin B6 and magnesium.

Nutritional benefits of dried prunes

There are a wealth of advantages to regularly consuming dried prunes, and we’ve listed some of our favourite health benefits below:

High in fibre - It’s vital to get your daily fibre intake for a thriving digestive system. A portion of prunes contributes to one of your five-a-day and gives you an excellent dose of fibre.

Source of iron- Iron enables oxygen to travel around your bloodstream for durable and effective essential organs, like kidneys, lungs, liver and heart. Iron transportation also bolsters your immune system to decrease your chances of catching a cold or falling ill. If that isn’t enough, having a sustainable amount of iron increases your energy levels - perfect for those long work days.

Full of potassium - You need the mineral potassium for muscle function, for example, exercising and writing. It also balances fluid in every cell for them to work at maximum capacity.

Bursting with B6- Your body needs vitamin B6 to convert food into energy. It also protects your immune system against harmful pathogens and regulates fat and sugar. So, eat a handful of prunes for higher energy and defence against disease. 

Contains magnesium - You need magnesium for a high-quality sleep cycle. Have you ever felt tired but not sleepy? It could be because your sleep hormone melatonin is imbalanced. Magnesium stimulates melatonin, so you feel like you’re about to nod off and get a good night’s rest.

Easy ways to eat dried prunes

Our pitted dried prunes don’t need any preparation, making them easy to eat or add to dishes and baking. Here are a few of our favourite ways to consume the sweet fruit:

Eat as a snack - When feeling peckish, add fibre to your diet by reaching for dried prunes as a sweet, sumptuous snack.

Blend into a smoothie - If you are struggling with constipation or have general digestive issues, add prunes to a smoothie to stimulate bowel movements and reduce inflammation, such as bloating.

Chop pieces into your baking - Dried dates are delicious in sweet baked goods. You can sprinkle them amongst various dried fruits, including apricots and cherries.

Garnish your breakfast - Elevate Greek yoghurt, granola or porridge with dried pitted dates for their fibrous benefits.

Add into a trail mix - Give your trail mix extra taste and mix dried prunes into a trail mix with other nutrient-dense dried fruits, seeds and nuts.

We select flavourful, high-quality pitted prunes so you can get their nutritional benefits whilst enjoying their velvety sweetness. Check them out today.