As a child I was fed stewed prunes by my mother. There was no formal research guiding my mother’s decision that I am aware of except that she’d been taught by her mother that prunes were a good source of fiber. Today as an adult, I eat California Dried Plums because they make the perfect on-the-go snack, are naturally sweet, and best of all, may, according to research, help to increase bone volume in young adults.
As women age we lose bone density. One in two women and one in four men over age 50 break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis. So in addition to monitoring my weight I also have to optimize my bone health by including weight bearing exercises in my regimen. And what better way to support these efforts than to eat California Dried Plums that without exaggeration can be said to be the Whole package.
Eating Dried California Plums might be an easier practice to incorporate into my life than the discipline it takes to commit to regular weight training. Here are a few encouraging reasons to eat a daily serving:
- Dried plums help support healthy bones
- Research suggests that eating two servings, (about 100grams or 10 to 12 dried plums), may improve bone mineral density (BMD) and slow the rate of bone turnover in post-menopausal women. Source: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=8376146&fileId=S000711451100119X
- New research shows eating half that amount, just slightly more than one serving, about 50 grams or 5 to 6 dried plums), may help maintain bone loss in post-menopausal women. Source: http://www.fasebj.org/content/29/1_Supplement/738.12.abstract
- Vitamin K helps improve calcium balance and promotes bone mineralization. A 40gram serving of dried plums (4-5 prunes; about 100 calories) is considered an excellent source of Vitamin K, which provides 30% of the 80mcg Daily Value.
Not only that, I am about to travel and the California Dried Plums will be a perfect airplane travel snack and at they will come in handy at my destination because of these benefits:
- One standard serving (4–5 dried plums) is about 100 calories. Additionally, each serving provides 3 g of fiber (and is considered a good source of fiber), 293 mg of potassium, 16 mg of magnesium and more vitamin K than any other fresh or dried fruit.
- Dried plums are naturally cholesterol-free.
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It really wasn’t until the rise of chef-culture that I learned chefs throughout the world have long used dried plums in both sweet and savory dishes. This is a new practice for me as I seek to reduce artificial sugars. These culinary artists often use dried plums to balance other flavors in stews, meat entrées, stuffed pork loin, among other delicious fare. For years, dried plum purée has been used to improve the texture of baked goods, giving brownies, muffins and rolls a moist taste while reducing fat. Check out these California Dried Plum Culinary resources if you love to prepare your own food.
I really do eat California Dried Plums because they contain so many nutrients that have been proven to be beneficial to staying healthy. Plus they taste good. Try them.
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