Sunsweet Prunes Are Perfect for Kids’ Snacks

Sunsweet Prunes now come in a single serving and they are popping in kids mouths.

My kids love them. I actually served them at a play date and they were eaten. I’m not big on prunes so I’m not a good example but these are great to give to kids. They are individually wrapped so a single serving is easy to stick to. One mom had to take them away from her kids because there is a small fear of the “after diaper”.

What causes the “after diaper”

  1. Antioxidant rich. Prunes have a high antioxidant (ORAC) score. Antioxidants help to slow the oxidative damage to our bodies, and many researchers believe that antioxidants slow the aging process.
  2. Potassium punch. Move over bananas! Ounce for ounce, prunes have more potassium than bananas. Studies have shown potassium helps prevent hypertension and stroke.
  3. Bone health. A handful of nutrient-rich prunes a day may help bone metabolism and the reversal of bone loss for people with osteoporosis. They may also lead to improved bone formation.
  4. Low Glycemic Index (GI). Prunes are a low GI food, and therefore help to contribute to a low Glycemic Load diet and can aid in preventing and managing conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and obesity.
  5. Heart health. Prunes can help play a role in preventing heart disease and chronic diseases because they’re rich in antioxidants, which slow the chemical process of oxidation and protect key cell components from damage.
  6. Prebiotic power. Prunes naturally contain prebiotics, which stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestine. This helps dietary fiber perform well and promotes immune system and digestive health.
  7. Weight loss. Prunes are a good source of fiber, and this can help keep hunger pangs at bay. As a food component, fiber isn’t absorbed, so it doesn’t contribute calories that’s why high-fiber foods are included in weight loss diets. Plus, four prunes have just 100 calories!

Now you realize these are all good things. So this is nutritious and delicious, I just don’t like the chewing. I’d rather drink prunes.

 Pop a prune encourages healthy eating and even I need to do more of that. I should be popping prunes instead of chocolate chips then maybe I’d be losing weight.

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Comments

  1. jengd says:
  2. Kristy says:

    We eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies!

  3. Kristy says:

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  4. kelly says:

    We learn about cooking and baking what makes home meals nutritious. and prunes are delicious, I like them cold.

  5. Erica C. says:

    The kids will eat fruit…as long as it’s already cut up for them. I don’t mind cutting it all…since they eat healthy…and I do too!

  6. kathy55439 says:

    We cook a lot from scratch…. and do not eat out I never add salt

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  8. Sarah says:

    we eat organic as much as possible!

  9. Karen says:

    My kids are good, healthy eaters. They love fresh fruits like apples, tangerines and grapes. They also eat whole-wheat products willingly and we never have soda in our house — they always drink milk or water. They do have a small dessert each night, because I want them to learn to have things in moderation, but they generally don’t whine for sweets or request unhealthy food.

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    Watching the fat foods and sugars
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  13. Anne says:

    I make sure that I have plenty of healthy snacks available. I only buy junk food for special occasions.

  14. Darlene says:

    I send a fruit snack to school with my 6 year old.
    She offen get a healthy snack awards.

  15. Darlene says:

    I send healthy snacks to school with my 6yr old.

  16. Laura C says:
  17. Pamela S says:

    Luckily both my kids love fresh fruits. So they’re always up for having that as a snack. Thanks.

  18. Pamela S says:

    Subscribed to google reader. Thanks.

  19. Karen Gonyea says:

    We go to the local farmers market every week :)

  20. Tammy in TN says:

    I am about to start my baby on homemade oatmeal cereal that I will make myself by grinding oatmeal and cooking it into a thin paste. Prunes is also going to be one of his first foods too.

  21. Tammy in TN says:

    I subscribe in Google reader.

  22. Tammy in TN says:

    I follow you on twitter.

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  24. theodore esteghamat says:

    I get my kids to eat in moderation.

  25. Gianna says:

    I eat healthy so they follow by example :)

  26. rajee says:

    My son is grown but I still have to urge him to eat veggies. Other than that, he eats good

  27. Mishia says:

    We have fruits and veggies with every meal

  28. Mishia says:

    I follow on twitter (tornxnxfrayed).

  29. Lily Kwan says:

    by eating well balanced meals

  30. Lily Kwan says:

    I subscribed to your blog.

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