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30 May Prunes: why the dried plum is making a comeback

Posted at 07:09h in Food Trends 2013 by admin 0 Comments

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Prunes have never been the most tantalising of snacks – due in part, no doubt, to their use as a natural constipation remedy. But they're making a massive comeback, thanks to celebrity chef endorsement, and as science shows they're excellent for bone health, full of...

23 Aug No bones about it: prunes help prevent fractures and osteoporosis

Posted at 11:32h in Health and Nutrition Stuff by admin 0 Comments

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When it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women — and people of all ages, actually — a Florida State University researcher has found a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis: eating prunes, or dried plums as they are...

30 May Prunes: why the dried plum is making a comeback

23 Aug No bones about it: prunes help prevent fractures and osteoporosis

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