Prunes (Prunus domestica) - Fruits Vitamin Health Benefits

A glass of prune juice or ahandful of dried prunes helps relieve consipation by speeding up the passage of stools through the digestive tract. Prunes also contain sorbitol - a type of sugar that has a laxative effect. A 100 g seving of Prunes provides 20 percent of a woman's daily iron intake, which is especially important for vegetarians who, as they do not eat meat, miss out on a rich source of iron. Therefore, Prunes provides an easy and healthy way to avoid anaemia symptoms such as fatigue, sallow skin, poor concentration, dry and flaking nails and dull, lifeless hair.

Prunes Vitamin Properties

Minerals - beta carotene - calcium, iron, potassium, selenium

Fibre

Apricots contain significant levels of iron, essential for haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment in red blood cells. Iron deciency leads to anaemia, pale skin and thining, undernourished hair.

Health Benefits of Prunes

• promote strong fingernails
• shiny hair
• skin healing