Best Fruits to Eat When You Are Constipated

Constipation is one among the most common conditions and more prevalent among females and older individuals. According to statistics,  33 of every100 people, who are over 60 years of age suffer from constipation(1) in the United States. The symptoms are apparent and easily known. It usually occurs because of the lack of water content in the body, which sometimes results in loss of appetite.

• • Recipes
    1. Yakima Fruits Paste
    2. Prune Juice
    3. Spinach and Prune Smoothie
    4. Apple Juice
    5. Banana and Pineapple Smoothie
  • FAQs

Recipes of Fruits for Constipation

1. Yakima Fruits Paste for Constipation

How to prepare?

Ingredients

• One pound of prunes
• One pound of pitted raisins
• One pound of figs
• A cup of brown sugar
• A cup of lemon juice
• Four ounces of senna tea leaves

Procedure

1. Use two and a half cups of water and add tea leaves to it. Steep the tea leaves for five minutes and prepare a tea.
2. Add one pint of tea in a large pot and boil it with fruits for five minutes.
3. Add lemon juice and sugar after turning off the heat.
4. Use a food processor to prepare a paste.
5. Store the paste in a freezer and consume a spoonful each day.

[Also Read: Natural Remedies for Constipation]

2. Prune Juice

How to prepare?

Ingredients

• 300 grams of Prunes
• Water (2 liters)

Procedure

1. Take a pot and fill it with 2 liters of water. Add the prunes as per the given amount and heat the vessel on medium heat. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat and cover the pot. Simmer the water for around two minutes.
2. Pour everything into the blender and blend till you get a smooth mixture. Remove the uncrushed material from the puree with the help of a sieve.
3. You can pour the juice into bottles and store them in the refrigerator.

[Also Read: Prune Juice for Constipation]

3. Spinach and Prune Smoothie

How to prepare?

Ingredients

• A cup of prune juice
• A cup of cucumber (chopped)
• Two cups of fresh spinach

Procedure

1. Prepare a bowl of prune juice by boiling some prunes in water for some time. Extract the mixture and blend it well to get the puree.
2. Add a cup of chopped cucumber, and fresh spinach leaves to the blender and mix everything until you get a consistent and smooth mixture.
3. You can add a little water to the mixture if it gets too thick.
4. Freeze the smoothie for some time and have it to get relief from constipation.

4. Apple Juice

How to prepare?

Ingredients

• Apples
• Water, if required

Procedure

There are two ways of drinking apple juice(2). People either take the whole apples to extract the juice and drink it, or they mix some amount of apple juice in other smoothies as a flavoring agent or a healthy ingredient. If you’re making apple juice at home, then keep the apple skin intact with the fruit. Apple skin is rich in dietary fiber that can make the digestion process more comfortable. Always make sure to choose fresh apples before starting the juicing process.

[Also Read: Apple Juice for Constipation]

5. Banana and Pineapple Smoothie

How to prepare?

Ingredients

• One medium sized banana
• Greek yogurt
• Half cup of pineapple (diced)
• Half cup of nut milk
• One tablespoon of chopped ginger
• One-fourth cup of rolled oats
• One-fourth cup of jicama (diced)
• Half cup of ice (optional)

Procedure

1. Take all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend everything till it gets smooth.
3. Pour the smoothie in a glass and freeze it for some time.
4. Take out and enjoy the chilled smoothie.

[Also Read: Bananas for Constipation]

Why Use fruits for constipation?

Why use?

Fruits carry large amounts of water that make the bowel movements smooth. They keep the body hydrated in summers. They help in providing relief from prolonged constipation. Fruits provide dietary fiber content, which plays a vital role in making the digestion and absorption processes easier. They carry sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol. It helps in softening the consistency of the stools too.

Intake of sufficient fruits every day can help in making your bowel movements easy and comfortable. They will hydrate the body and maintain your appetite. One can easily avoid constipation by following a healthy balanced diet along with regular exercise. Natural or voluntary movements are equally crucial for regulating healthy balanced foods.

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FAQs

1. What Are the Symptoms of Constipation?

People who suffer from constipation suffer from the following symptoms –

• Stools that appear as marbles or small stones
• Hard and lumpy bowels with dryness
• Discomfort and pain during the bowel movements

2. How Are Fruits Helpful in Treating Constipation?

Fruits provide the required amounts of water, dietary fibers, and sorbitol to the body, which are necessary for making the bowel movements smooth. They keep the body well-hydrated and improve the processes of digestion and absorption of food.

3. What Are Some Other Foods to Treat Constipation?

Some other foods that can treat constipation are

1. Water
2. Yogurt
3. Clear soups
4. Pulses
5. Prunes
6. Broccoli
7. Wheat Bran
8. Pears and apples
9. Grapes
10. Kiwi
11. Blackberries
12. Raspberries
13. Flaxseed and olive oils
14. Whole wheat bread and cereals
15. Sauerkraut