A typical serving size is about ¼ cup, or 4 to 6 prunes, which is generally what the research recommends consuming to reap their health benefits.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Should you eat prunes in the morning or at night?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
“From a health standpoint, prunes can be eaten any time of day,” says Azzaro. Some people may enjoy having them in the morning to help stimulate digestion throughout the day. But they also make a great sweet option to have at the end of the day. Enjoy them whenever it makes the most sense for your schedule and preferences.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do prunes cleanse your gut?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
No food, including prunes, will “cleanse” your gut, nor is that necessary for optimal gut health. However, prunes have long been considered a natural remedy for constipation. In addition to their help in the short term, eating prunes daily can also help improve long-term gut health—helping a certain type of “good” bacteria multiply.<\/span><\/p>"
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