Here's why plums are as nutritionally beneficial as they are juicy and delicious — plus why you may want to go easy on how ...

Fruits and vegetables help lower blood pressure because they contain antioxidants and other healthy substances. Blood ...

Prunes (dried plums) contain sorbitol, which has a natural, laxative effect in the body. Prunes are also high in disease-fighting antioxidants and have both insoluble and soluble fiber.

Carlsbad plums are large prunes that are sold at Christmas. Use dried prunes in sweet or savoury liquid dishes such as cock-a-leekie, tagines, stews and compôtes. Slow-cook them with rabbit ...