Preventing constipation Dried fruits are effective in treating constipation, especially prunes and dried figs. This is because the high fiber content stimulates bowel activity. In addition, the high glucose concentration increases the gastrointestinal fluids that soften the digested food in the intestine, thereby improve bowel movement. Preventing anaemia Prunes, dried apricot and raisins contain a large amount of iron. Not many know, but 100g prunes contain iron levels similar to that in 100 grams of chicken, and 100 grams of dried apricot has almost twice the iron than that of 100 grams of beef and four times than chicken. However, keep in mind that the absorption of iron from meat is better than that of plants, such as dried fruits. To increase the absorption of iron from plants, you should consume at the same meal vitamin C, found in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially strawberries, citrus, melon, pepper (capsicum), kiwifruit, tomatoes and more. You can also read my previous article about top signs of iron deficiency and how to increase iron levels in your blood.