Prunes have had a bad image as an unpalatable, medicinal food for the elderly and at best are seen as a natural laxative. But prunes—increasingly referred to as dried plums to boost their appeal—can provide a number of benefits to our health, according to recent studies, potentially reducing the likelihood of colon cancer and osteoporosis and helping with weight loss.
Studies from Florida State University, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, showed that prunes…