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You’ll never come across a prune tree because prunes aren’t your typical fruits. They may be sweet and have seeds like many fruits do, but they don’t grow on bushes or trees. That’s because prunes are actually made by drying two main types of plums: the Japanese plum and the European plum.
While they’re nutritionally similar to plums, they are different and have their own list of health benefits, like aiding digestion and supporting a healthy heart. We caught up with nutrition experts to learn more about the nutritional value of prunes and how they benefit your health.
Prunes are dried plums, kind of like raisins, which are dried grapes. “Dehydrating plums extends their shelf life and also yields prunes,” explains Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD. ” Since prunes come from plums, the two have overlapping nutritional values and even share some benefits.
However, prunes are actually higher in some nutrients than plums, giving them a slight edge when it comes to those health benefits. Don’t just take our word for how healthy prunes are. Take a look at what’s inside 1 cup of pitted prunes.
Check out some of the biggest benefits of prunes. When you’re tired of eating plain plums, give these a go instead.
