The name California Prunes is a sweet reminder of their origins (plums) and as one of the most delicious fruits of summer, enhanced by dehydrating for heightened taste and convenience. California Prunes are a rich source of several micronutrients involved in bone metabolism, including potassium, vitamin K, and boron. They can easily be incorporated daily into meals or snacks at any time of the day. California Prunes rank very high in antioxidant power and are cholesterol, sodium and fat free.
And now, diabetic patients have another reason to eat prunes. Why? Because California prunes provide both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. About 60 percent of the dietary fiber in California Prunes is pectin, a type of soluble fiber that helps control blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with diabetes.
Prunes’ fiber (soluble) helps in normalizing the blood sugar levels by slowing down the rate of food movement in the stomach and delays the absorption of the glucose after the meal. The fiber also increases the insulin sensitivity and thus plays a key role in battling diabetes type 2. And also, prunes’ soluble fiber will provide a sense of satisfied fullness after taking a meal thus helping in preventing weight gain and over eating.
They have a very low Glycemic Index (GI) of about 29, which means that they keep you in full of energy for longer time. This product (Californian prunes) as part of a good and healthy well balanced diet.
The diabetes food pyramid given by the American Diabetes Association mentions using prune puree to replace fat in baked goods recipes as one of the ways to cut down on saturated fat.
So, try to keep a pack of California prunes in your carry bag or pouch – remember that they are convenient low glycemic index ( GI ) snack to open and enjoy anytime, anywhere.
by on 26. Mar, 2010 in diabetes diet, Diabetes News and Research, diabetes nutrition
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