Prunes: Also called dried plum, they are not the kind of dry fruit that one would want to eat. But once you know its benefits, a day will not go when this will not be part of your daily diet.
Just one cup of prunes provides 87% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin K, more than 20% of most B Vitamins, 8% of calcium and 27% of potassium; it contains beta-carotene as well. Each prune (approx 9.5 g) offers about 23 kcal and 0.7 g of fibre.
People who are deficient in Vitamin A are prone to night blindness, dry eyes, macular degeneration and cataracts. Eating prunes is essential for healthy vision.
They are sold as a popular digestive remedy. This is because prunes are high in fiber and sorbitol and help the body in digesting food properly, to relieve constipation and have regular bowel movement.
Prune juice is healthy for the overall well being. It is also very good for the skin as it is a natural fibre-packed fruit juice with the goodness of vitamins and minerals and is free from any harmful ingredients.