Want to hear about our super-secret smoothie ingredient that is good for you and tastes great? Here are a couple of benefits:

• Unique antioxidant phytonutrients
• Beta-carotene for even more antioxidant protection
• Potassium for cardiovascular health
• Normalizing blood-sugar levels and helping with weight loss
• Fiber to lower cholesterol, & intestinal protection
• Increase iron absorption

Got your attention yet?

We are talking about prunes. Wait! This might make you think Grandma and “regularity” but I strongly encourage you to give this a try. Many younger readers/eaters seen, much less tried, this food. If you set it out as a snack, I can nearly guarantee it will be enjoyed and get positive feedback.

Officially called “dried plums” now, prunes are a chewy, moist, and sweet treat. Imagine a HUGE raisin that tastes and feels like a gummi bear. But it still has all the benefits listed above!

You can find them in your grocery store by the dried foods like raisins, craisins(tm), etc. OR look in your store’s bulk foods section and buy as much or as little as you care for. (That is my personal route)

To use:
Add along with your regular smoothie ingredients, or add it at the end for larger chunks in your drink. (This adds fun chewy gummi-like pieces – but they tend to sink in a thin smoothie unless you swirl your glass)

So give it a try! And let me know what you think in the comments or via an email. juicingresource(at)gmail(dot)com

Note – although prunes do “increase regularity,” I can’t speak for that personally. I haven’t noticed anything either way “in that department.” ‘nuf said? (Disclaimer: if you go on a crazy prune-eating binge, I have no doubt you will regret it.)

Source: WHFoods