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Osteoporosis and Prunes

Posted by gailfaith @gailfaith, Feb 1, 2017

I just ran across an article (not a recognized medical magazine) that states the eating 5-6 prunes a day can reverse osteoporosis? Anyone know anything about the possible connection? or see anything to this effect in a reputable medical source? @gailfaith

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 4 days ago
In reply to @trixiegirl "I recently found the following on Dr. Susan Brown’s website: “Some of the compounds in prunes..." + (show)
@trixiegirl

I recently found the following on Dr. Susan Brown’s website:

“Some of the compounds in prunes have been known to build bone and when you stew them you may want to keep the water. You actually lose nutrient value if you throw the water out and don’t worry, it is tasty enough to drink.”

I don’t know about the research behind this statement if any, but Dr. Brown loves cooked prunes.

I have been buying lovely organic pitted prunes in bulk from Taylor Brothers Farms in California. I started with a 5# package and have gone to 10#. You can also order larger bulk amounts. It’s $5.00 flat rate shipping and they cost around $9.75 a pound for 10#.

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My grandmother would stew them in a bit of water with sliced lemon. No added sugar. yummy

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Elizabeth | @mainepuffin | 4 days ago

Here is a link from Margaret Martin at Melio Guide. I think the recommendation is 100 g of prunes per day or at least that is what was in one study
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-nutrition/prunes-for-osteoporosis/

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llthomson | @llthomson | 4 days ago
In reply to @daisylou "I have pre diabetes too. How do you arrange to eat them without surging your blood..." + (show)
@daisylou

I have pre diabetes too. How do you arrange to eat them without surging your blood glucose level? Do you find evening is less of a problem for carbs than morning? How many at a time?

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I try to eat prunes with some protein and fat, ex., nuts, or at the end of a meal. I usually just eat 2 or 3 at a time.
I found my reactions to carbs are not consistent and I am not really sure what the difference is... I am thinking of getting a continuous glucose monitor just to understand the differences.

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mtran88788 | @mtran88788 | 3 days ago
In reply to @daisylou "I have pre diabetes too. How do you arrange to eat them without surging your blood..." + (show)
@daisylou

I have pre diabetes too. How do you arrange to eat them without surging your blood glucose level? Do you find evening is less of a problem for carbs than morning? How many at a time?

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I monitored my blood glucose for 2 weeks, wearing a Stelo which you can buy online without a prescription. I noticed that after a meal with good protein content, like 20-25 grams, I can have a small dessert and the blood glucose didn’t spike. Prunes don’t have a high glycemic index.

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