You can substitute dates in place of prunes. Dates contain more fiber than prunes. 1 prune contains about .6 grams of fiber vs 1 date which contains 1.6 grams of fiber. 1 cup soft pitted prunes 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate 1/2 tsp cinnamon Place all ingredients in blender and blend. Great with bread or crackers. It is [...]
Lentil One Dish Recipe: High Fiber Foods
Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 30 minutes Number of Servings: 6 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2.00 Dietary Fiber 13g Protein 15g Calories 290 (per serving) Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked and rinsed lentils 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice 3 cup sliced carrots 1 lb swiss chard, cleaned and chopped 1 lb kale, cleaned and chopped 3 cups water 1 packet reduced sodium onion soup [...]
White Stool, Pale Stools: Bowel Movement Color: What Does it Mean?
White stool at any time is not normal and should be promptly evaluated by a doctor. There may be medications that may cause pale, light colored stool. Other than certain medications, white or pale colored stool may indicate a serious underlying problem in the liver or biliary tract. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by [...]
Castor Oil and Ginger Tea Homemade Laxative Recipe
For severe constipation, try castor oil with ginger tea before bedtime. Boil freshly sliced ginger in water or add powdered ginger to a cup of hot water. Add 2 – 4 teaspoons of castor oil. Adjust the dose to what works for you. <!– PopShops store code starts here –> <script type=”text/javascript” src=”http://shops.popshops.com/shops/4d1ciba9r50x4j2qa762ioyq5″></script> <!– PopShops [...]
Orange Oil Laxative – Orange Juice & Olive Oil Homemade Recipe
1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup orange juice Mix the olive oil and orange juice in a tall drinking glass. Stir well. Makes one cup. The olive oil works like magic as a mild laxative, while the juice gives the oil a terrific orange flavor to get your bowels moving along!