Eating prunes is officially beneficial for digestive health confirms the EU Commission.
June 12/London/PRNewswire -- Eating prunes is officially beneficial for digestive health confirms the EU Commission in a final authorization ruling. Prunes are now the only natural, whole and dried fruit to achieve an authorized health claim in the EU following a six-year application process by the California Prune Board.
With eight out of 10 adults in the U.K. not eating enough fiber, according to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, the new EFSA ruling is welcome news for health professionals and provides scientific proof that prunes contribute to normal bowel function.