Can Prunes Reverse Bone Loss After Menopause?

Could a handful of nutrient-rich dried plums each day help keep the doctor away by actually reversing bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or osteoarthritis?// - A unique clinical study under way in the Florida State University College of Human Sciences means to find out. FSU P...

Needed: Blood Donations

... tips for folks ready to donate blood: Eat a good breakfast or lunch featuring iron-rich foods such as red meat, fish, poultry, beans, raisins, prunes or iron-fortified cereal. Avoid fatty foods because fatty material in your blood can interfere with infection testing performed on donated blood. If t...

Americans Continue Eating Nutritious and Convenient Snacks Despite Tough Economic Times

...unsweet products, such as Ones, are a great choice when you want a healthy, convenient snack and a good value." High in fiber and antioxidants, prunes stack up favorably against all convenient snacks. Because they are individually wrapped, naturally powerful Sunsweet Ones(TM) are the ultimate conveni...

Managing Gas Isn't Rocket Science

...n just about everyone. They include beans, cabbage, onions, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus and corn; fruits such as pears, apples, prunes and peaches; whole grain products and oats; milk, ice cream and cheese; and carbonated drinks, fruit juices and alcohol. Walk it off - Instead...

Patients should ask surgeons about using honey to heal wounds

...sed before the introduction of antibiotics and are enjoying a revival. The team also discovered an ancient manuscript that used wine dregs, juniper prunes and beer, but point out that that has not been tried and tested in recent years! Our research suggests that surgeons should seriously consider usin...