SMOOTHIE FOR CONSTIPATION AND BLOATING

Effective Constipation Smoothie with Fiber and Water

Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating. 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 Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating highlighted here, grab the ingredients and blend it up today. It was created specifically for constipation issues and has 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
Mango – are high fiber; have considerable amounts of polyphenolics; and also contain sorbitol that may contribute to increased bowel movements in constipated individuals
Strawberries – are rich in fiber, which is used to increase the bulk of your stool and helps the food to move smoothly through your digestive system
Kale – is packed with nutrients including fiber, magnesium to help the colon contract, and potassium which helps regulate fluid balance and muscle contractions
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
Celery – is high in calcium, silicon, Vitamin K, fiber; it works as a natural laxative; the digestive enzymes helps to break down undigested foods
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
Almonds – are rich in heart-healthy fats, protein and fibers; are high in magnesium content to get intestines to work; neutralizes the stomach acid and moves the stool through intestines

Smoothie for Constipation and Bloating
thank you Melissa West for the smoothie base

Ingredients
1 c Almond Milk
1 c Strawberries, frozen
1/2 c Mango, frozen
2 Celery stalks, chopped
1 handful Spinach or Kale,
1 tbls Chia Seeds
1/4 c finely chopped Almonds
Ice/optional
Mint/optional – garnish

Instructions
Blend the kale and almond milk first, then throw everything else into the blender and blend thoroughly. Add ice if desired, for a thicker consistency. Add mint as a garnish – totally optional.

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