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.
Calcium plays a major role in preventing osteoporosis, but it also helps with nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and the secretion of hormones and enzymes. Though dairy products have the highest absorbable calcium content per serving, you don't have to rely on dairy alone to get your recommended daily allowance (RDA).