Tuesday, July 19, 2011

How About A Fiber Rich Fruit Smoothie To Fight Constipation?

I'm sure you've been constipated before and the feeling is far from pleasant. A lot of people experience constipation, which is commonly caused by lack of physical activity, unhealthy food choices and inadequate water intake. Constipation is a painful digestive disorder, but it is actually easy to relieve. Aside from getting physically active and drinking adequate amounts of water, you need to incorporate fiber in your diet.
I strongly suggest drinking a glass of high fiber fruit smoothie to relieve constipation. The best time to drink is in the morning. Here are some recipes for fruit smoothies with a high amount of fiber. Furthermore, these smoothie recipes provide a considerable amount of important nutrients. Maintain a healthy digestive system with these smoothie recipes. Drink a glass of fiber rich fruit smoothie to fight and prevent constipation.
PRUNE POWER
What you need:
Pitted prunes, 6 pieces
Apple juice, 1 cup
Crushed ice, 1 cup
Low fat vanilla yogurt, 1 cup
Cinnamon powder, 1/4 teaspoon
Grated nutmeg, 1 pinch
First, submerge the prunes in warm water for 15 minutes. Then drain the prunes. Let it cool down. Blend in the prunes, apple juice, ice and yogurt. Add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Blend well until smooth.
FRUITY FLUSH
What you need:
Milk or milk substitute (soy, rice, etc.), 3 cups
Plain nonfat yogurt, 1 and 1/2 cups
Blueberries (fresh or frozen), 1 cup
Strawberries, 1/2 cup
Papaya, sliced, 1 cup
Banana, 1 piece
Flaxseed oil, 2 tablespoons
Combine everything in a blender. Blend thoroughly until smooth.
TRIPLE BERRY TREAT
What you need:
Strawberries (stemmed and halved), 1 cup
Blueberries, 1 cup
Raspberries, 1 cup  
Low fat vanilla-flavored soy milk, 1 cup
Vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup
Cinnamon powder, 1/8 teaspoon
Ice cubes, 3 pieces
Blend in berries, soy milk, ice and yogurt. Then add cinnamon powder. Blend until smooth. You can add organic honey or stevia to sweeten this high fiber smoothie.
FRUITY NUTTY WHEATIE SMOOTHIE
What you need:
Blackberries (fresh or frozen), 1/4 cup
Unsalted almonds, crushed, 2 tablespoons
Shredded wheat cereal, 1 cup
Fresh pineapple juice, 5 cups
Low fat vanilla yogurt, 1 cup
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend thoroughly until smooth.
HI PROTEIN FIBER CHARGER
What you need:
Medium sized banana, 1 cup
Eggs, 2 pieces
Low fat vanilla yogurt, 1 cup
Orange juice, 1 cup
Fiber powder, 2 scoops
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend well until smooth.
MUESLI MADNESS
What you need:
Muesli, 1 cup
Apple, cored and sliced
Medium sized banana, 1 piece
Whey protein powder, 1 scoop
Low fat vanilla-flavored soy milk, 1 cup
Start by blending the muesli dry until fine. Then add the soy milk, fruits and why protein powder. Blend well until smooth.
Take good care of your digestion by drinking these fiber rich smoothies, and constipation won't be a problem anymore. If you want to discover more smoothie recipes that improve not just digestion but overall health, I suggest checking out “Sensational Smoothies: Drink Your Way To Health Deliciously”. It's a wonderful collection of over 180 easy-to-do recipes for smoothies. Learn more about this valuable book here: http://www.sensationalsmoothies.com



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