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.
In addition, prunes are very high in antioxidants, specifically beta-carotene and both neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acids. Antioxidants prevent the oxidation of cells, cholesterol, and plaque buildup, supporting heart health and addressing a variety of inflammatory conditions, including arthritis and asthma.