County Board approves 2017 Budget - At the regular meeting of the McLean County Board on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, the Board approved the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance. Read on... Equal Access to Services & Employment.
Health benefits: Prunes are the best thing to eat to maintain bone density. It appears they suppress the breakdown of bones, which tends to speed as people age. And as post-menopausal women are most prone to osteoporosis they are encouraging people to eat more of the divisive dried fruit.
For one thing, prunes contain plenty of dietary fiber. Since the body cannot process fiber as well as it can digest other foods, the fiber usually stays in the colon where it bonds with the existing waste. The fiber adds bulk and weight to the waste, making it easier to excrete. Aside from this, fiber also helps the waste absorb water which gives it a slippery texture.