Even among those who know about and, indeed, love dried fruit, there may still be some confusion about the differences between prunes and dates. While they may look similar at first glance (they ...

Prunes are dried plums, specifically the European variety of plums (Prunus domestica). These plums are dried to reduce their water content, concentrating their natural sugars and preserving their ...

Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...

There is an important distinction between prunes labelled ‘prune d’Agen’ and those labelled ‘prunes d’Agen’. The term prune d’Agen refers to the region where the prunes are grown ...

Add this sweet ingredient for a fibre and nutrient boost Prunes have been out of favour for decades, only emerging from the kitchen cupboard to alleviate a bout of constipation, but this may ...

A new study published in Osteoporosis International suggests that daily consumption of prunes may slow age-related bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women. Researchers ...