I know that I should increase my daily fiber intake and that California Dried Plums are a good source of fiber, but how many should I eat to get the benefits of fiber?
California Dried Plums contain about 3 grams of fiber per serving (4-5 California Dried Plums). This makes California Dried Plums a “good” source of dietary fiber. The Institute of Medicine recommends that people consume 25-38 grams per day for ages 19-50. If you are eating California Dried Plums to increase your fiber intake, introduce dried plums gradually and include sufficient fluids. Most individuals adjust to dietary fiber over time. Q: I hear that California Dried Plums make a good pre-exercise snack, but I don’t want to eat before exercise because I am concerned about indigestion. I am worried about feeling full, bloated, uncomfortable, and I don’t want to have to go to the bathroom. Will California Dried Plums have that effect on me? A: In a study with recreational runners who ate 4-5 California Dried Plums 30 minutes before a 3 mile run, the subjects did not report gastrointestinal discomfort. Dried plums make a great pre-exercise snack because the nutrients that are found in
