Follow Your Grandma’s Lead and Eat More Prunes!

Bowl of Prunes

As a self-proclaimed gut health nerd, you’re probably not surprised to hear that I love prunes! Their well-known laxative action have made these little dried plums one of the most popular fruits around and are something I talk about regularly with clients. So, when the California Prune Board asked to partner with me on this blog post it was a no-brainer!

Besides their sweet, earthy, umami taste and their gut health benefits (promoting regularity), California Prunes are good for your heart and even your bones. Considering February is Heart Health Month, let’s dive into the heart health benefits of prunes.

It was not long ago that we believed high cholesterol blood levels came from eating too much cholesterol rich foods, such as: meat, poultry, milk products, eggs, fish and seafood. However, we know now, that this is simply not the case, and most people do not need to count how much dietary cholesterol they get each day. The amount of cholesterol you get from food usually has little impact on your blood cholesterol! Long story short - eggs are back in style! So, what can you do to prevent or lower high cholesterol levels? Make sure you are getting enough soluble fiber! And what has soluble fiber? California Prunes!

Aim for 5-6 prunes every day! You can eat them as a snack, add them to oatmeal, cereal, yogurt or use them in cooking and baking. Or even in a smoothie!

Try this recipe:

  • 1 cup of Ripple Milk (for protein)

  • 1 frozen banana

  • 1 handful of spinach, 5-6 California Prunes

  • 3 tbsp of hemp seeds

  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Enjoy!

For more recipe ideas, visit www.californiaprunes.ca

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post through the California Prune Board.



Jessica Pirnak