Get a tetanus shot as recommended by your doctor every 10 years. As a good practice, keep track of all tetanus shots and boosters. Know that tetanus enters the body with a pinprick, cut, puncture wound, deep scrape, burn, or other injuries that break the skin or mucous membrane.
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.
I know that I should increase my daily fiber intake and that California Dried Plums are a good source of fiber, but how many should I eat to get the benefits of fiber? I hear that California Dried Plums make a good pre-exercise snack, but I don't want to eat before exercise because I am concerned about indigestion.