Prevention and Risk Factors. 1  Flu & You: Preventive Steps (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish. 2  Influenza Prevention: Information for Travelers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish. 3  Preventing the Flu (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish.
Plums are low in calories and carbohydrate, containing only about 30 calories and 8 grams of carbohydrate in one serving. Think of plums as a less concentrated, lower calorie form of prunes, which are commonly used in preventing and treating constipation because of their fiber content.
Protects your heart. A medium fresh plum contains 113 mg of potassium that helps manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke. 3. Protect against cancer and cell damage. Cleans up harmful free radicals thanks to anthocyanins, the reddish-blue pigment in some plums.