According to one study published in the Natural Medicine Journal, consumption
of dried plums significantly increased the bone mineral density of ulna and spine when compared to dried apple (30).
Consumption
of dried plums significantly increased the bone mineral density of ulna and spine in comparison with dried apple.
One group would consume 100 grams
of dried plums per day and the other 100 grams of dried apple.
Prunes I know they generally go by the more rustically - glamorous, marketing - friendly name
of dried plums these days, but I say, call a prune a prune.
The process
of drying plums to make prunes is thought to have originated thousands of years ago in an area near the Caspian Sea, the same region where the prune - producing European plums originated.
Not exact matches
The sun
dried tomatoes simmer down when cooked with the
plum tomatoes, basil, salt, olive oil and courgettes to make a wonderfully rich, chunky sauce, which is enhanced by the tender, roasted squares
of aubergine, the crunchy toasted pine nuts and the ever so slightly bitter rocket.
Heat 100 ml
of water until boiled and pour it on the
dried plums, cover them with a lid and leave them for 5 to 10 minutes in order to swell.
I tried this and found it a tad
dry so when my husband came home with a bushel
of plums I skipped the crust and subbed silken tofu for the almond milk and
plums for pears - it worked really well.
Ingredients 1 medium red cabbage 3 carrots 1/4 leek 6 - 8 pitted
dried plums, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon whole sea salt a pinch
of ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard powder 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate 1/2 teaspoon
dried thyme 2 - 3 handfuls walnuts, coarsely chopped -LSB-...]
It's not too sweet and not too
dry with flavors
of black cherry and ripe
plum.
The nose has pleasing aromas
of black cherry,
plum, anise,
dried figs and herbs, along with hints
of toffee.
Dried plums may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think about unlocking the potential
of food, but they should definitely be on your radar.
When you think
of foods that fit into this years nutrition theme, we can definitely turn to
dried plums to discover their amazing health benefits.
And there's room for innovation like
dried plums from the backyard,
dried cranberries or apples, almonds or hazelnuts... the character, the beauty
of this fruitcake is in its
dried fruit and nuts with just a little binder, eggs, flour and sugar, no fat and nothing whatsoever candied.
cans whole
plum tomatoes * 2 cups cooked chickpeas * 1 tablespoons chopped or
dried oregano * 2 handfuls chopped fresh parsley * 4 sprigs
of thyme, leaves removed * 2 tablespoons honey * 6 - 8 cups vegetable stock * 2 -LRB-- ish) cups sourdough bread, cubed * salt and pepper to taste * Basil Pesto (1/2 cup lemon basil, 1/2 cup parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic)
I also used
dried plums instead
of dates.
«Apple, mango, nashi, pear, tinned fruit in natural juice, watermelon, persimmon, apricot, avocado, blackberry, cherry, lychee, nectarine, peach,
plum, prune,
dried fruit, concentrated fruit sources, fruit juices, any form
of dairy, asparagus, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, green bell pepper (red is ok though!)
Studies have shown that
dried plum consumption may decrease the risk
of osteoporosis and possibly reverse bone loss.
The addition
of California
Dried Plums promote a healthy heart, strong bones, and happy gut.
Instead
of going all chocolate chip cookie, which would be super sweet, I went with the combination
of raw cacao nibs (not sweet at all) and
dried plums (a.k.a., prunes), which are just a little sweet, and perfect to balance out the raw chocolate.
At the end
of the study it was revealed that the group consuming
dried plums had a significant increase in bone mineral density.
4 cups oats 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup pistachios (shelled, unsalted) 1 cup walnuts 1 ripe banana, mashed 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1Tbsp ginger 1 tsp nutmeg 1tsp cloves 1 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt 1 cup
dried cranberries 1 cup freeze
dried plums (or red fruit
of choice) 2 cups coconut flakes
A study published in the British Journal
of Nutrition examined the mechanism
of the bone - protective properties
of an unlikely source — California
dried plums.
Delicate pan-fried sea bass fillets served with roasted potatoes and a salsa
of semi
dried, baby
plum and beef tomatoes, white wine and fresh herbs.
I used a mix
of mint and cilantro (yum), and golden raisins and
dried plums.
These muffins look delicious, I love the addition
of ginger with the
dried plums!
1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1/2 tsp Aleppo chili flakes, or to taste (this was not spicy at all) 1 1/2 tsp
dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp
dried basil 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 pound waxy red potatoes (ie New potatoes)-- around 4 small ones, cleaned and cut in small dice 2 - 3 cups corn kernels 1.5 cups cooked baby lima beans, drained and rinsed if canned 4 cups water or vegetable broth 2
plum tomatoes, chopped in small dice 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy substitute
of choice) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
In this recipe, semolina teams up with
dried fruits (raisins,
dried plums and pistachios) and lots
of different spices (caraway, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and cloves).
Prunes are
dried plums which happen to be a great source
of fiber and help to keep things moving along... if you know what I mean.
No matter what visions
of sugar
plums you might have dancing in your head... I would like to suggest the following... a no - bake holiday treat made with
dried fruits, nuts and fragrant spices.
1 1/2 Cups Pecan Halves 1 Cup Walnut Halves 2 Cups AP Flour 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves 1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2 1/2 Cups Fresh Dates (about 3/4 pound) 1 Cup Butter Plus 1 Tablespoon For Greasing (room temperature) 1/4 Cup Honey 4 Large Eggs (room temperature) 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Zest
of 1 Orange 1 Cup
Dried Cranberries (preferably unsweetened or fruit sweetened) 1 Cup
Dried Plums 2 Fresh Apples
Disclosure: I received free samples
of California
Dried Plums mentioned in this post.
I received free samples
of California
Dried Plums mentioned in this post.
Batch X Sangiovese 2016: A full flavoured and well - rounded Sangiovese exhibiting all the hallmarks
of this classic variety; dark cherry,
plum and strawberry with notes
of dried roses, thyme and oregano.
8 cups
of shredded cabbage, about 2/3
of a small cabbage 2 cups
of fresh or frozen peas 3 green onion, thinly sliced 8 Sun -
Dried Tomato halves pureed in 4 - 5 Tbsp warm water 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 ripe
plum tomatoes, diced
The Juiciest Fruit: 16 Ways to Make the Most
of Delightful, Drippy
Plums 16 Year - Round Recipes for Fresh and
Dried Apricots The Easiest Way to Peel Peaches
I love the addition
of fruit, like raisins and
dried plums, to savory dishes.
For some
of the fruit I used some
plums that I
dried last summer from the fruit trees in our yard.
Prune juice is made using
dried plums or prunes, containing many nutrients which can make up part
of a healthy diet.
Take oven -
dried + steam - rehydrated
plums, also called prunes; these are the second highest source
of acrylamide; an example
of man transforming a healthy fruit into a clear - cut carcinogen.
• Some combo ideas: 3 cups chopped apricots, 3 cups chopped
plums; 4 cups mashed bananas, 2 cups chopped pineapple, handful
of dried coconut; 3 cups chopped apple, 3 cups cooked pumpkin purée, season with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves; 4 cups chopped strawberries, 2 cups chopped cooked rhubarb.
Dried plums also provide appreciable amounts
of the B vitamins thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin B - 6, which are essential to the production
of energy.
Dried plums contain smaller but appreciable amounts
of magnesium phosphorus, iron and calcium, as well.
Research indicates that getting adequate amounts
of vitamin K in the diet can help older adults maintain strong bones, according to the book «Wellness Foods A to Z.»
Dried plums are a significant source
of vitamin A as well, supplying more than 7 percent
of the nutrient's daily value per serving
of five fruits.
Because they also contain a considerable amount
of insoluble fiber,
dried plums are a traditional home remedy for the prevention and treatment
of constipation.
Dried plums are a highly concentrated source
of an array
of important nutrients and antioxidant compounds.
A serving
of five
dried plums also supplies about 7 percent each
of the daily values for copper and manganese.
Dried plums scored significantly higher than any other fresh or dried fruit or vegetable that was tested, according to «The Color Code,» a book about the benefits of colorful f
Dried plums scored significantly higher than any other fresh or
dried fruit or vegetable that was tested, according to «The Color Code,» a book about the benefits of colorful f
dried fruit or vegetable that was tested, according to «The Color Code,» a book about the benefits
of colorful foods.
Though there is an International Prune Association, keeping us all apprised
of the latest prune news from around the world, in the U.S., the California prune board successfully pressured the FDA to change the name from prunes to «
dried plums» — which evidently evokes more
of a «positive «fresh fruit goodness» image,» in hopes
of attracting their «target audience, women.»
In a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, researchers compared the effectiveness
of the popular supplement psyllium (found in Metamucil ®), to
dried plums and concluded that prunes were superior in improving stool frequency and consistency in constipated subjects (systemic review here).