WATERMELON AND GRAPE SMOOTHIE TO EASE CONSTIPATION
Ease Constipation with a Watermelon and Grape Smoothie
Watermelon and Grape Smoothie to Ease 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.
Check out the ingredient benefits in this yummy smoothie 🙂
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Grapes – have a high skin-to-flesh ratio, which means that they are rich in fiber, and they also contain a lot of water
Yogurt – with probiotics that contain live bacteria that’s good for your digestive system and can help relieve constipation.
Watermelon – is 92% water which can encourage a bowel movement; also chock full of nutrients and antioxidants that help protect your cells, as well as vitamins A, B, and C, and lycopene
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
Watermelon and Grapes Smoothie to Ease Constipation
Ingredients
1 1/2 c Grapes (frozen with skin)
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1 c Watermelon, chopped
2 tbls Chia Seeds
Instructions
place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice if desired
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