But now there are scientific findings to support that association, too. What effect do prunes have on the digestive system?įor centuries, prunes – and prune juice - have been associated with good digestive health.And prunes are classed as whole fruit so they can contribute towards achieving your 5-a-day, as well as boosting your daily fibre intake. During the plum-prune drying process, sucrose is hydrolysed to glucose and fructose so prunes contain minimal sucrose. They are simply dried plums: one plum becomes one prune, just with the water removed. Harvard Medical School found that the GI of pitted prunes is around 29 making them a low-GI fruit that doesn't dramatically affect blood sugar and insulin levels. But, happily, that doesn’t mean that sweet and tasty snacks like Sunsweet prunes are a no-no. Are prunes suitable for people with diabetes?Įxperts recommend that to keep blood sugar levels steady, we aim for a diet with an overall GI of 50 or less.
You can even add them to your favourite coeliac-friendly recipes to give them a sweet and fruity twist. But the good news? All fruit is naturally gluten free and so a serving of prunes or a glass of prune juice can be enjoyed whenever you like. And with things like bread, pasta and cereal being such a staple of everyday meal planning, going gluten free isn’t easy. Gluten is the protein that is found in grains like wheat. Reports suggest that – for a whole host of reasons - as many as one in four of us are now attempting to live gluten free.
The Top 6 Questions We’re Asked About Prunes.
Everything you ever wanted to know about prunes – and, quite possibly, a little bit more besides - all in one place! Check out our official, super-informative Q&A on all things Sunsweet prune-related.
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