noun. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The definition of a fable is a short story to teach a lesson, often with animals behaving as humans, or a story that is a lie.1  An example of a fable is the story of the tortoise and the hare.oun. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The definition of a fable is a short story to teach a lesson, often with animals behaving as humans, or a story that is a lie.
The number of prunes that should be added to the daily diet varies by individual nutritional needs, but it is recommended that a person consume 10 to 12 prunes per day for the best health results.
How much fibre should I eat every day? A rough estimate of the amount you need is about 18g a day, though 16 - 24g is a healthy range and individual requirements vary. Ideally you should aim to open your bowels at least once a day and not have to strain when you go to the loo. One example of what you'd need to equal about 18g is a bowl of bran cereal for breakfast, a wholemeal sandwich with a bowl of salad for lunch, and five portions of fruit and vegetables.