Green Smoothie Recipe for Constipation
Ease Constipation with a Spinach and Yogurt Green Smoothie
Green Smoothie Recipe 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.
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Almond Milk – is an excellent source of proteins and healthy fats; packed with fiber to help ease constipation
Yogurt – with probiotics that contain live bacteria that’s good for your digestive system and can help relieve constipation.
Spinach – helps add bulk and weight to stools, which makes them easier to pass through the gut; is high in both fiber and magnesium, both of which help the colon flush things through
Banana – contain soluable fiber that absorbs water and helps stools stay soft; ripe bananas help relieve constipation
Pineapple – is very good for constipation as it provides both fluids and water that can help the stool pass through; also has an enzyme called bromelain which helps in improving the bowel function and controlling regularity
Chia Seeds – contain a soluble fiber; and they take on a gel-like consistency when they absorb water, which may help with optimal stool formation, keeping stools moister and easy to pass
Honey – has a mild laxative effect which can help combat constipation and bloating; is also rich in friendly bacteria which act as a probiotic to keep the digestive and immune system healthy
Pineapple Green Smoothie For Constipation
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Ingredients
½ c Almond milk
⅓ c Greek Yogurt, plain
1 c Spinach
1 c frozen Banana slices
½ c frozen Pineapple chunks
1 tbls Chia seeds
1-2 tsp Honey (optional)
Instructions
Blend almond milk and yogurt in the blender. Add the spinach and blend well. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth
