Health Professionals
California Prunes pack a powerful punch of important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. While many people know the benefits of prunes for digestion, the body of research on prunes’ many other health benefits is accelerating – related to gut health, bone health, cognition, cardiovascular health, weight management and satiety, and more.
Try incorporating California Prunes into your recommendations as an unexpected and delicious choice for your patients and clients. A single serving of California Prunes is 40 grams, or about 4-6 prunes depending on size. They taste great, pack up easily as a convenient snack, and work well was a healthier ingredient swap.
What's in a Serving of Prunes?
California Prunes are packed with vitamins and minerals, like vitamin K, potassium and magnesium, that help support overall health and nutrition. With 3 grams of fiber per serving and no added sugars, California Prunes are a low-glycemic food.
Prune Nutrition Research
The California Prune Board (CPB) funds research grounded in sound science, employing rigorous methodology and conducted by autonomous researchers at respected institutions. The CPB collaborates with an independent Nutrition Advisory Panel to identify and oversee studies that deepen the understanding of how prunes support human health.
Resources For Health Professionals
Learn more about resources available to registered dietitians and other health professionals such as reference tools, handouts, presentations, and articles.
California Prunes = Flavor + Versatility
California Prunes are the not-so-secret ingredient that make everything from appetizers and salads to entrees and desserts irresistible – and they’re good for you, too. As a premium dried fruit, California Prunes are underestimated for their delicious flavor and versatility. Add them to any recipe that uses dried fruits or that would benefit from their natural sweetness, with deep flavor notes and chewy texture. Think baked goods, chocolate desserts, even rice dishes, roasted vegetables, meat stews – and get a boost of flavor and nutrition.
