by
Stepy —
February 7, 2014
- Constipation is a common and frustrating condition.
- According to Mayo Clinic, “Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.”
- Including dietary fiber in the diet can aid with constipation.
- This delicious smoothie is full of fiber and will help relieve constipation.
- Blueberries:
- These super foods are a good source of fiber, with 3.6g per cup, which is 14% of the recommended daily value.
- Dates:
- These delicious winter fruits are a good source of fiber, with 1.6g per cup.
- Organic Greek yogurt:
- It contains live cultures called probiotics, which support digestion and the absorption of essential nutrients.
- If you are allergic to dairy you can substitute with almond milk.
- Pears:
- They are an excellent source of fiber, with 4.6g per fruit. Make sure to eat the skin, because it contains much of the fiber.
- Prunes:
- Prunes:
- Some fruity foods that are higher in the sugar sorbitol, such as dried plums (prunes) help relieve constipation. Drinking prune juice can also loosen bowels.
- Process the following ingredients in a blender:
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1 cup of organic Greek yogurt
- 1 pear
- 5 prunes, pitted
- 1 cup of filtered water
- Make sure ingredients are organic.
- Enjoy!
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- As always: Check with your health practitioner before you change your diet and see if this is right for you. This drink is not meant to replace any treatment or drugs you are taking.
- For a gut health smoothie.
- For the health benefits of blueberries.
- For the health benefits of dates.
- For the health benefits of pears.
- For the health benefits of spinach.
- REFERENCES:
- 1. Staff, MayoClinic. “Constipation.” Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, 31 Aug. 2013. Web. 03 Feb. 2014.
- 2. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Pears, Raw [Includes USDA Commodity Food A435].” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 03 Feb. 2014.
- 3. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Blueberries, Raw.” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 03 Feb. 2014.
- 4. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Dates, Medjool.” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 03 Feb. 2014.
