Milk of Magnesia & Prunes Laxative Recipe


8 oz prune juice
2 tablespoons of milk of magnesia
Mix together and drink. In about 2 hours or less (maybe longer for others) your bowls will really start moving!

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Homemade Children Laxative Recipe: Apricot Prune Jam


This apricot prune jam recipe is an easy homemade laxative that adds fiber to your child’s diet.  The best way to relieve constipation in children is through a high fiber diet and exercise. Children need 19 -26 grams of fiber per day depending on their age:
Kids 1 to 3 years: 19 grams
Kids 4 to [...]

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Prune Fruit Spread: Homemade Natural Laxatives


December 31, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Fruits, Homemade Laxative Recipe, Jam, Spread

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 also delicious with peanut butter.

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Lentil One Dish Recipe: High Fiber Foods


December 31, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Beans, Peas & Lentils

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 mix
1 tsp basil
1 Tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Place all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil. [...]

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White Stool, Pale Stools: Bowel Movement Color: What Does it Mean?


December 31, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Stool

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 [...]

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