What are prunes?
Prunes are simply dried plums. They are great sources of some antioxidants known as polyphenols. Our bodies constantly produce damaging substances called free radicals, and although we have our own antioxidants to combat free radicals it helps to get some extras from food. Prunes are especially high in one family of antioxidants that may help protect your arteries from damage and also decrease the risk of cancer-causing invaders attacking your body. Prunes are also a source of boron, which is important for strong bones.
