50 Gross Foods Only Baby Boomers Still Think Are Cool

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Prunes are dried plums that are celebrated for it's digestive benefits and used widely for its juice by those with digestive issues. While the fruit has a slew of health benefits—including natural potassium, iron, and vitamins—many Millennials can’t see past its laxative-like effects. There's no need to buy the gimmicky "slimming tea" from Instagram influencers if you have some prune juice laying around.

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There’s a whole world of juices out there and prunes should stick to being grandma’s humble bellyache remedy, not the one size fits all solution to every ache, pain, or ailment. You know what? It doesn't even taste that good. The novelty and health benefits blinds you all from it's mediocre, medicinal flavor and we'll stand by that. 

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