Creamy Carrot Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating
Constipation Smoothie with Fiber and Sorbitol
Creamy Carrot Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating. Juiced carrots and juiced apples are a really healthy beverage – they’re great for your eyes, skin, heart, immunity system, and liver. But how boring are just carrots and apples?
So here’s what I did. After a few trials and errors of mixing a little bit of this and a little bit of that, I came up with this delicious Creamy Carrot Smoothie. A smoothie that is not only healthy – but one that is super helpful when you’re having constipation and bloating issues. Intrigued? See the recipe below.
Creamy Carrot Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating
Are you one of the 17% of the population suffering from constipation? If you are, try this Creamy Carrot Smoothie as it contains FIBER, SORBITOL, AND WATER – all of which can help relieve constipation and can help to get you regular.
This Creamy Carrot Smoothie was created specifically for constipation issues and has all the necessary ingredients that can help you get things moving along.
FIBER helps with regular bowel function:
SOLUBLE FIBER – which absorbs water and makes stools softer, and
INSOLUBLE 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.
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Apples – are loaded with pectin fiber, which has an amphoteric action that can provide relief from both constipation and diarrhea
Banana – contain soluble fiber that absorbs water and helps stools stay soft; ripe bananas help relieve constipation
Carrots – full of fiber; raw carrots can improve your stool movement
Plum – contains fiber that is excellent for relieving constipation; also have antioxidants, protein, and Vitamin A
Coconut Milk – may have a laxative effect; others claim it may increase metabolism and help food pass more quickly through the body
Coconut Oil – will cleanse your colon and help restore lost vitamins, minerals, and nutrients; will also help prevent digestive and nutritional diseases
Cinnamon – provides an antispasmodic effect and thus, prevents gaseous formations in your stomach; also eases indigestion
Mint – rich in nutrients, fiber, Vitamin A, iron, and manganese; may help to relax an upset stomach while moving stool through the intestines
Creamy Carrot Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating
thank you Simple Vegan Blog for the recipe base
Ingredients
1 c chopped Carrots
1 Apple, chopped
1 Banana
1 Plum, chopped
1 c Coconut Milk
1 tsp Coconut Oil – preferable MCT oil
1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon
6 Mint leaves
Ice/optional
Instructions
If you don’t have access to a high-power blender, steam the carrots first for no longer than 4 minutes. Let them cool. Then add them to a blender along with the other ingredients and blend thoroughly. Add ice for the desired consistency
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