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.
California Dried Plums contain about 3 grams of fiber per serving (4-5 California Dried Plums). This makes California Dried Plums a good source of dietary fiber. The Institute of Medicine recommends that people consume 25-38 grams per day for ages 19-50. If you are eating California Dried Plums to increase your fiber intake, introduce dried plums gradually and include sufficient fluids. Most individuals adjust to dietary fiber over time.