If you want to protect yourself from bone loss and preserve your strength as you age, you may want to grab a handful of prunes! Prunes, also known as dried plums, are a delicious sweet snack and incredibly nutritious food that can provide numerous benefits for bone health. Recent studies suggest that consuming prunes in moderation daily could help keep your bones strong and healthy long into adulthood.
In the United States, approximately 10 million adults over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. According to previous research, women are four times more likely to get a diagnosis of the condition. This may be partly due to a decline in estrogen levels at the onset of menopause that often results in the loss of bone density. However, new research from Penn State shows that eating prunes daily may help women preserve bone density.
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The study included 235 postmenopausal women, some of whom were assigned to eat 50 grams (approximately 5-6 prunes) each day for a year. The researchers measured the women’s bone mineral density, bone strength, and bone geometry and found that prunes may be beneficial.
“Consuming five to six prunes a day for 12 months resulted in the preservation of bone at the hip, a finding that was observable at six months and persisted through month 12. In another study, 3D imaging of bone provided additional information about the response of bone to consuming prunes daily,” said lead author Mary Jane De Souza.
Knowing about diet and food facts, including which can help keep bones strong and healthy, can help to prevent bone fractures as you age. Prunes make a great snack that are not only full of fiber but great for bone health.
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Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
