Dried Prune

Sweet with a deep taste and a sticky chewy texture, prunes are not only fun to eat they are highly nutritious as well. As with other dried fruits, they are available year round. The USDA ranked dried prunes number 9 from a list of 20 antioxidant-rich foods. One half cup of dried prunes contain 7291 antioxidant capacity per serving size. The main biologically active ingredient found in prunes with antioxidant effects is beta-carotene. This form of vitamin A acts as a fat-soluble antioxidant, eliminating free radicals that would otherwise cause a lot of damage to our cells and cell membranes. Only after cholesterol has been oxidized by free radicals does it pose a threat to artery walls. The build-up of cholesterol in the artery walls forms plaques that can either grow so large they block blood flow or rupture, releasing a clot that can impede the flow of blood, and triggering a heart attack or stroke. Back to: Antioxidants and Skin Care

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