In order to create awareness on nutrition and fitness benefits of prunes, California Prune Board recently organised an interactive session by nutritionist Naini Setalvad at Otto Infinito, Mumbai.
Setalvad stated, “California Prunes are natural, tender and full of flavour and energy: a treat for the palate with nutritional qualities that meet every requirement for a healthy, balanced and tasty diet. California Prunes contain an array of vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients and complex carbohydrates that have a positive effect on health. Working together, these nutrients help to lower the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and regulate blood-sugar levels.”
According to a release by the Board, Prunes are an energy packed super snack, reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and the risk of heart disease. A powerful antioxidant, California Prunes are also considered to be the best food for maintaining digestive health and lowering risk of colon cancer. California Prunes also contain potassium, necessary for nerve impulses and muscle contractions and magnesium, vital to many metabolic functions, as well as to maintain the health of bones, nerves and muscles.
