This new study suggests prunes might be a tasty way for older women to keep their bones strong! While doctors usually rely on flat X-rays, this research used fancy 3D scans to get a better look at bone health. Women over 50 were given no prunes, a small handful (4-6) daily, or a bigger handful for a year. The women who enjoyed some prunes daily showed no weakening in their shin bones, while those who skipped them entirely did. Prunes might have bone-friendly ingredients and the smaller handful seems easier to manage as a daily habit.

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Koltun, K.J., Strock, N.C.A., Weaver, C. et al. Prunes preserve cortical density and estimated strength of the tibia in a 12-month randomized controlled trial in postmenopausal women: The Prune Study. Osteoporosis Int 35, 863–875 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-024-07…

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