American Prunes - Good for your body and mind (Alok Master)

Many times we see health experts suggest American prunes to people just for the sake of healthy body and mind. Have you ever tried to know why? First of all, you must know that prunes and plums are same. The only difference is that the latter one has more seductive connotations but in nature, they are same. This is the reason behind the renaming of this sticky-brown-black fruit.

Being a laxative, Prunes are majorly famous for their richness in fiber. It's the most vital component that makes them viable for healthy eating and keeping your hunger to a minimum. A prune is typically a dried plum, most probably the European variety of plum. It was the year 2001 when Food and Drug administration officially renamed it to prunes. Despite being rich in calories for their size, it is always the most preferred choice among dieters. They give a powerful dose of fiber and other nutrients to your diet and help you stick to a low-calorie meal.

The best thing about American prunes is that they emerge out as the best way to include fat-free laxative fiber to your diet. A single prune contains more than half a gram of fiber and more than one gram of sorbitol, which is a kind of carbohydrate which is quite difficult for body to absorb. At the same time, it is also true that excessive amount of sorbitol may lead to diarrhea. In addition, prunes also contain the laxative, diphenylisatin. So, while consuming them, do keep a check on the quantity. Although according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it takes only 1/2 cup of dried fruit to count as 1 cup of fruit, you may want to eat less than that at any one time.

In contradiction, prunes' image for being high in iron doesn't hold ground. In actual, they are good but not the best. Prunes are also considered as a good source of vitamin A; even they provide more than ten percent on the recommended levels. Another ingredient is the potassium which is good for maintaining normal blood pressure and regulating your heart beat.

American Prunes contain the same phenols that plums have, and thus protect the fats in our system from damage. They also have considerable amounts of beta-carotene, whose antioxidant function helps prevent cataracts, cancer, and heart disease. So, next time you think of eating prunes, make sure you gather more information to get more benefits out of them. Make internet you search partner for information.