Plums

PLUMS are a sweet, juicy, low-calorie fruit that are a powerhouse in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Plums are an excellent source of Vitamin A, C, B-6, & K. Plums are also rich in minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, potassium, phosphorous, and magnesium. The magnesium in plums works as a natural tranquilizer which can sooth your nerves and also work as a catalyst to reinstate your natural REM sleep.

Some of the benefits from eating plums on a regular basis include improved vision, radiant skin, healthy brain functioning, regulated digestive tract, reduced inflammation, resistance against colds and infections, and improved metabolism.

PROTECT YOUR HEART

One medium-sized fresh plum contains 113 mg of potassium, a mineral that helps manage high blood pressure and reduce stroke risk. If that isn’t heartwarming enough, the reddish-blue pigment in some plums, called anthocyanins, may protect against cancer by mopping up harmful free radicals.

KEEP YOUR BOWELS REGULAR

Dried plums—a.k.a. prunes—are a tried-and-true way to help your bowel do its work (each prune has one gram of fiber). Eat them as is, or make a batch of softened prunes to keep in the fridge to have with a fruit meal: Soak a few handfuls of prunes in freshly boiled water, cool and store in a covered jar in the fridge.

LOWER BLOOD SUGAR

According to the Dietitians of Canada, plums rank low on the glycemic index, which means eating them can help you control your blood sugar and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

BOOST BONE HEALTH

Researchers from Florida State and Oklahoma State universities tested two groups of postmenopausal women over the span of 12 months for bone density. One group ate 100 grams of prunes per day (about 10 prunes); the other ate 100 grams of dried apples. Both groups took calcium and vitamin D supplements. The findings indicated that the prune group had substantially higher bone mineral density in the spine and forearms.

IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

Did you know that eating three to four antioxidant-rich prunes a day can help neutralize cell-damaging free radicals that affect your memory?

Plums are especially good for digestive disorders such as IBS, gastritis, and constipation. They are also excellent for autoimmune diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, fibromyalgia, raynaud’s, cardiopathy, lupus, vertigo, and colitis.

For best flavor, wait until the plum has fully ripened and is very soft to the touch. Plums come in a variety of colors from dark purple to yellow and red and can range from sugary sweet to tart and rich. They are excellent!

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