Participants might have heard that prunes are good from their grandmothers and could have been influenced to think that they would be really a good remedy. Indeed, prunes reputation could have been a factor in the results, he cautions, since obviously the study could not be double-blinded-that is, participants had to know when they were getting prunes rather than psyllium.
Russell, MD, professor emeritus at Tufts Friedman School, comments, Prunes have been an old-fashioned remedy for a long time so Im not surprised at these results. Measures of stool consistency also improved more when subjects were consuming prunes. Participants kept diaries of symptoms and their success in relieving constipation.Īlthough both supplements increased the number of complete bowel movements, the use of dried plums produced a greater increase than psyllium. Each regimen was followed for three weeks, with a one-week washout period in-between. Participants received a total of 6 grams of daily fiber from either 50 grams of dried plums (1.76 ounces, or about 5 to 6 prunes) eaten twice a day or 11 grams of psyllium (1 tablespoon, such as Metamucil) taken in water twice a day.
In a randomized control crossover trial funded by the California Dried Plum Board but conducted independently at the University of Iowa, Satish Rao, MD, PhD, and colleagues recruited 40 constipated men and women, average age 38. New research demonstrates that prunes (dried plums) are more effective than psyllium fiber in combating constipation.
If you like this idea, but want to try it with bacon instead, check out this Bacon Wrapped Prunes with Manchego & Pistachios recipe that I created for Sunsweet.Long the object of jokes, prunes may now have the last laugh. Looking for other deliciously easy appetizers? Try these Endive Cups with Pancetta & Pomegranate and my killer Dynamite Salmon! Prosciutto Wrapped Prunes are sure to be your new favorite finger food! Play around with the different fillings and figure out which combinations suit your palate. Not a fan of pecans? Try two pistachios or leave the nuts out entirely. Look for the ones in the premium dried fruit section. They often get a bad rap (you know what I'm talking about) but don't let that put you off this recipe. It can even be made dairy free and Paleo-friendly by simply omitting the Parmesan cheese!ĭried prunes are sometimes also called sweet plums. They're similar to Bacon-Wrapped Dates (aka: Devils on Horseback) but with a bit of a milder flavor. This Prosciutto Wrapped Prunes recipe is a great choice. Looking for an incredibly delicious allergy-friendly appetizer? When entertaining, I like to offer at least one gluten free and dairy free appetizer that everyone can enjoy.
Never Had Prosciutto + Prunes? You're missing out.
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