When it comes to health and digestion, prunes are known for being a natural solution to constipation.

In a new study from London’s Kings College, researchers found that eating 80g of prunes daily boosts overall digestive wellness, a change from the current EU guidelines, which recommends that people eat 100g of prunes to gain the same benefits.

The study also confirmed that eating prunes does not lead to weight gain while it boosts the population of beneficial bacteria in our guts. Read the story here.