Definition. A fable is a fictional narrative meant to teach a moral lesson. The characters in a fable are usually animals whose words and actions reflect human behavior. A form of folk literature, the fable is also one of the progymnasmata.Some of the best known fables are those attributed to Aesop, a slave who lived in Greece in the sixth century BC. (See Examples and Observations below.) A popular modern fable is George Orwell's Animal Farm (1945). Also see: 1  Exemplum. 2 A Fable, by Mark Twain.ome of the best known fables are those attributed to Aesop, a slave who lived in Greece in the sixth century BC. (See Examples and Observations below.) A popular modern fable is George Orwell's Animal Farm (1945). Also see: 1  Exemplum.
Half were also given prunes to snack on. The men were asked to eat 170g a day, around 15 prunes, and the women 140g, or a dozen or so, prunes. Prunes are high in fibre which means they make people feel full for a long time. The high sugar concentration in dried fruit means slimmers are usually told to limit themselves to just 30g a day.
Though relatively high in calories for their size, prunes have a reputation as a dieter's friend. They add a powerful dose of fiber and some nutrients to your diet that are needed when you follow a lower-calorie meal plan. Health Benefits. Prunes are a sweet way to add fat-free laxative fiber to your diet.A single prune contains more than half a gram of fiber and more than one gram of sorbitol (a carbohydrate that our bodies do not absorb well). Large amounts of sorbitol can cause diarrhea.hough relatively high in calories for their size, prunes have a reputation as a dieter's friend. They add a powerful dose of fiber and some nutrients to your diet that are needed when you follow a lower-calorie meal plan. Health Benefits. Prunes are a sweet way to add fat-free laxative fiber to your diet.