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Description
"Prune Juice" is a naturally sweet beverage extracted from dried plums, well-known for gently supporting digestive health. Rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, potassium, vitamin K, and iron, it promotes regularity, sustained energy, and overall vitality while protecting cells against oxidative stress and supporting bone health. Sip it alone or mix it into smoothies for added sweetness and nutritional benefits. With its smooth texture and digestive-supportive qualities, prune juice makes an excellent dietary staple.
Category
Beverages
Prune Juice
Benefits
Supports digestive regularity: Naturally high in fiber and sorbitol, helping to ease constipation and promote smoother digestion.
Good source of antioxidants: Contains polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative damage and support long-term health.
Contributes to bone health: Supplies potassium and boron, two minerals that play a role in maintaining strong bones.
Gentle iron boost: Offers a plant-based source of iron to support energy levels and reduce fatigue.
Supports digestive regularity: Naturally high in fiber and sorbitol, helping to ease constipation and promote smoother digestion.
Good source of antioxidants: Contains polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative damage and support long-term health.
Contributes to bone health: Supplies potassium and boron, two minerals that play a role in maintaining strong bones.
Gentle iron boost: Offers a plant-based source of iron to support energy levels and reduce fatigue.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
12 | Medium
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
40 | Medium
References
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