The foods that fuel our performance—from running to lifting to yoga and dance cardio—may be just as important as the workouts themselves. If you’re someone who continually leans on the same foods to support your fitness goals, now is the time to give your snacks or meal plan a refresh. Reach for California Prunes or Prune Juice for a new, whole-food based option to help you achieve your peak performance. Prunes and prune juice go far beyond their well-known digestive health benefits and can provide support in the areas of bone health, heart health, weight control and yes, physical performance.
Nutrients found in prunes and prune juice like fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, boron, copper and polyphenols can help you achieve your performance goals in a variety of ways (Arjmandi et al. 2017)! Athletes looking for a nutritious carbohydrate source can turn to prunes or prune juice for energy and endurance support.
Searching for foods to help with weight management? The fiber content of prunes and prune juice can help you feel fuller throughout the day. And for health enthusiasts seeking simple and effective pre or post workout ideas, it’s as easy as popping a few prunes in your mouth or incorporating prune juice into your favorite smoothie.
To unpack all that California Prunes and Prune Juice can offer health enthusiasts and learn more about how they can enhance your performance, tune in on Tuesday, November 15th at 10:00am PST (1:00pm EST) to hear top sports dietitian and nutrition expert Angie Asche MS, RD, CSSD share the many ways California Prunes and Prune Juice are perfect foods to fuel and replenish your workout. Register here!
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