Did you know that one of the best ways to relieve constipation is by eating prunes or drinking prune juice?

Prunes are actually dried plums and are approximately 6% fiber in content. Prune juice has no fiber, but the simple sugars it provides draw fluid into the intestine. This additional fluid can soften the stool and help relieve constipation.

Prune juice is also being studied right now as a natural way to lower cholesterol and as a possible preventive measure against breast cancer.

So it’s possible that drinking prune juice (or eating prunes) on a regular basis can be a great way to improve or maintain your good health.

And, prunes are delicious. My wife has bad memories of being given prune juice as a child and now won’t go anywhere near them. But, she’s really missing a treat. They’re sweet and chewy and I love them as a snack.

If you haven’t tried prunes since you were a kid, I recommend that you give them a try - you’ll be pleasantly suprised.