The other day when I was searching like crazy for a sweet but healthy snack to leave by my desk someone suggested prunes. I spent a good portion of my childhood in Florida, so I’m no stranger to the dried plum. Prunes are as Floridian as palm trees and Buicks. Admittedly, it had been ages since I tried a prune, so I figured I’d get one of those containers of Sunsweet’s “Ones” to leave near the computer. They’re individually wrapped little prunes so you can just have one sweet nibble at a time (which might also prevent mega bathroom issues)… and it kinda gives you the candy mentality.
Well, as soon as I put them on my desk, Rie (the small Japanese princess that works here) floated on through and managed to communicate in her super-thick accent, “Ahhh! prune! These are really good. This is nice and dericious.” And in hardly an instant, my prunes were gone. She was nice enough to spare 2 for me, but kept all the sweet, wholesome goodness for herself.
After a little research on Sunsweet prunes, I realized why (and maybe why she’s 32 and looks 18).
- they’re packed with antioxidants (which slow the aging process)
- more potassium than bananas (I’m going bananas for that lil fun fact)
- prunes have nutrients that help protect our bones
- low glycemic index
- loaded with fiber (but we all knew that one already)
- helps boost energy (Rie is a little fireball)
dericious. LMAO.