"Dried
fruit often gets a bad rap for people with diabetes, but prunes contain no added sugars, are lower on the glycaemic index scale than most dried fruit, and
provide three grams of fibre per serving," says Palinski-Wade.This
combination of factors means that prunes don't spike blood sugar as much as
many other dried fruits and sweeteners (and they're lower in carbs), so pureed
prunes can be a great swap for added sugar in recipes.
One study also
found that eating five to six prunes a day helped prevent bone loss. The study
was conducted on women, but since people with diabetes have a higher risk for
bone loss, adding prunes to your diet may help maintain bone density, says
Palinski-Wade.
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