Are Plums good for you?

    Vitamin C

    Boosts Immune System

    Helps protect cells, prevent illness and fight off infection.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Fiber

    Improves Digestion

    Known to help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in one juicy plumb...
    (% RDA in 60g)

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    Absent Nutrients: Sodium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

    Medical Research into eating Plums

    can help lower the risk of

    Heart Disease

    Reliability: Early Evidence. [1] [2] [3]

    Lists Containing Plums

    Best Foods for Brain Function

    Foods which have been shown to improve cognitive function in test environments.

    Plums contain sorbitol, a natural laxative. Eating too many, too qucikly, may cause urgent trips to the bathroom.