Certain ingredients are a hard sell for American diners. Small oily fishes. Organ meats. Sweet fruit soups. And prunes. It’s not that Americans don’t eat prunes, it’s just that — how shall I put this?

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover prunes with water and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the liquid, adding more water if necessary. Pit and chop prunes. 2. Sift ...

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Prunes are a powerhouse of nutrition, with fibre, vitamin K and potassium that supports the digestive system, bone health and improve cholesterol levels. Eating prunes as dessert can keep you full for ...

Drinking juice is a way of getting the benefits of many fruits or vegetables in one serving. Juice is healthy, easy to make or buy, and simple to consume. Different kinds of juices contain different ...