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Prunes are a good-for-you snack that offers a wealth of nutrients and health benefits related to gut health, bone health, heart health and more! Studies have shown that snacking can be an important part of a healthy diet – but it can also lead to health problems depending on how often someone snacks, what they snack on, why, and how it fits into an overall eating pattern.

Prune juice has numerous recognized health benefits including positive effects on digestion, bone health, and heart health.

Preventing bone loss is important, especially as we age. A dietitian shares the number one food to add to your diet to protect your bone health.

National Prune Day, observed annually on June 15, is a day dedicated to celebrating the numerous health benefits and culinary versatility of prunes.

Discover the latest findings on prunes for bone strength. Learn how daily prune consumption preserves bone density.

When it comes to achieving your health goals, knowing how many prunes a day you should include in your diet can make all the difference.

Cutting-edge nutrition research is exploring the role of prunes in bone health, fracture healing, & reducing the risk of bone loss.

Discover the surprising benefits of prune consumption for bone health. Learn how to support stronger bones throughout your life with prunes!

Discover essential strategies on how to build bones and support your skeletal health. Perfect for anyone aiming to strengthen their bones.

Kickstart your "New Year, New You" journey with personalized self-care strategies that prioritize your health and well-being.

Gut health may be all the rage, but it’s for good reason. Find out what food a dietitian recommends to eat for better gut health.

As summer approaches and the weather heats up, many of us ramp up our activities – hiking, biking, swimming at the beach, pool or lake, camping, glamping, and traveling by car, bus, train or plane. And none of these activities are complete without a tasty snack or cool-down beverage to enjoy! 

By Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD 

When you think about anti-inflammatory foods, which foods come to mind? Most people would include foods like salmon, blueberries, walnuts, ginger and turmeric at the top of their lists. But did you know prunes have been shown in studies to lower inflammatory markers? Prunes contain several compounds that are anti-inflammatory and have antioxidant properties, making California Prunes a smart addition when it comes to an overall anti-inflammatory nutrition strategy. 

That low-key bag of California Prunes in the pantry is often underestimated as an addition to cold weather meals and snacks. Late fall and winter are perfect times to start bringing them out and showing them off -- because prunes’ sweet, deep flavor and luxurious texture complement many of the season’s cozy flavors and cooking techniques.

Creating a microbiome environment that promotes the growth of “good” microorganisms requires a diet filled with fiber-full vegetables and fruits, such as prunes. Research funded by the California Prune Board (CPB) is exploring the relationship between regular prune consumption and a healthy gut with an additional area of interest: A healthy gut microbiome’s effect on bone density.

Prunes are simply dried plums, offering essential nutrients, health benefits, and culinary applications. Here’s everything you need to know about prunes.

By Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN
Smart athletes include foods that benefit their heart, and certainly decreasing the risk of injury by optimizing bone health is a goal for all active people. So, what do California Prunes bring to the plate, bowl or glass?

By Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, LD
Fresh fruit, dried fruit, frozen fruit…so much fruit to choose from and still so much confusion over what’s best for health. In this post, I’ll tackle what I think is one of the most underrated options: California Prunes!

By Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN
The holiday season is a time for festivities, but it can also be a frenzy. We’re often on-the-go, pushing our boundaries, and neglecting our own wellness. Before this season ramps up and we get wrapped up in all the excitement of giving to others, let’s be sure we gift ourselves moments of self-care every day.

By Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN
Here are some friendly tips to incorporate California Prunes from the early years through adulthood, based on the four major principles of the recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

By Chris Mohr, PhD, RD
If prunes aren’t on your grocery shopping list yet, they will be once you learn about all the goodness of California Prunes. While some may think that prunes only help with ‘regularity,’ they are so much more! Here are 4 surprising facts about prunes, besides helping your digestion.

By Jim White, RDN
What do you think of when you think about California Prunes? Most immediately, people tend to think of their wonderful effects on digestion and gut health. While that is true, California Prunes are also incredibly cardioprotective.

Your Guide to Healthier Baking with California Prunes and Prune Purée is here! Reduce refined sugar, fat, and eggs while adding nutrition!

By Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN
When it comes to overall health and wellness, free radicals, antioxidants, and inflammation are important factors worth addressing.

By Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD
This may be one of those “no duh” moments when scientific research is released and seems to point out the obvious. Right now, you may be thinking “of course prunes are prebiotic – they are the original good gut food after all.” Now, there is empirical evidence to support defining prunes as a prebiotic food and why.

Explore groundbreaking research presented at the American Society for Nutrition's meeting in Baltimore, MD.

By Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD
There seems to be headlines weekly, sometimes even daily, about new research regarding the gut microbiome, gut microbiota and the connection to a variety of health outcomes. A recently published study that reports prunes appear to favorably impact the gut microbiome.

By Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN
Building a healthy self is simple with prunes on your shelf! Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs, shares how.