The virtues of prunes (dried plums) have been extolled for centuries. Writers from medieval times credited prunes with providing a gentle laxative effect and promoting digestive health. In recent years modern science has made discoveries into the chemical composition of foods – research that allows us to better understand the interplay of sugars, phenolics, fiber, and vitamins that make the prune such a powerfully healthy food and an important addition to a diet designed for optimal health.

Prunes contain high levels of dietary fiber as well as naturally-occuring sugars, including sorbitol, which helps to regulate digestion.