Beets and Coconut Milk Smoothie for Constipation

Smoothie for Constipation – Beets and Coconut Milk

Strawberry, Blueberry Smoothie for Constipation. Are you one of the 17% of the population suffering from constipation? It’s uncomfortable, you’re experiencing cramps, you feel bloated and gassy. And yes, you can easily take a laxative as a safe remedy. But if constipation occurs regularly and you’re still relying on laxatives, these laxatives can lead to some really bad health issues as they cause electrolyte disturbances, dehydration and mineral deficiencies. And if they’re used long-term, they can do permanent damage to the digestive system.

So knowing this, why not try a daily drink that contains FIBER, SORBITOL AND WATER – all of which can help relieve constipation and can help to get you regular.

FIBER helps with regular bowel function: SOLUABLE FIBER which absorbs water and makes stools softer and INSOLUABLE FIBER which does not absorb water but helps move waste material through the bowels.
SORBITOL – a sugar alcohol that brings water into the large intestine, helps make loose stools making it easier to move through the digestive tract.
WATER – to prevent dehydration and helps to keep food waste soft and moving easily through your digestive system.

And now that you’ve discovered the smoothies and juices highlighted here, simply pick one and blend or juice it up today. They were created specifically for constipation issues and have all the necessary ingredients that can help you get things moving along.

Beets – contains betaine which have been shown to improve digestion and soluable fiber which helps constipation
Coconut Milk – may have a laxative effect; others claim it may increase metabolism and help food pass more quickly through the body
Ginger – contains natural laxative properties that helps to promote bowel movement and thus cure constipation
Psyllium Powder – is a bulk forming laxative, that works by increasing stool size and helping relieve constipation
Agave – has fructans and saponins which improve have an anti-inflammatory function in a body; also gives a boost to the immune system and is great for constipation

Beets and Coconut Milk Smoothie for Constipation
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Ingredients
1 lrg Beet, not peeled, cooked until tender
1 c Coconut Milk
1″ fresh Ginger cut into small pieces
1/2 tsp Psyllium Husk Powder
1/2 tsp Agave, or to taste
Ice (optional)

Instructions
place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired