Constipation can be very bothersome, but natural remedies can help this widespread digestive issue. One of the best ways to do this is to add foods to your diet that are both hydrating and high in fiber. In this article, to promote and to help relieve constipation, we have created a delicious and healthy juice recipe. This healthy juice is a great natural remedy.
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 1 pear
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 lemon
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1/4 cup mint (fresh)
- 1/2 cup water (as desire/consistency)
Directions:
Wash: Be sure to wash all of the fruits and veggies. After the apples and pears have been cored, remove their seeds and chop into small chunks. (Leave lemon for later).
Blend: Add the spinach and mint leaves to the blender. If desired, add 1/2 cup water to the blender. Start blending until all of the ingredients are mixed into a green, smooth, and consistent blend.
Blend: After the cucumber, ginger, and lemon (remove the peel) have been added to the blender, incorporate the remains of the green mixture.
Blend: Once everything is blended and you have a green juice, check the consistency. If it is too thick, add the water to the juice.
Strain: If you would like a more pulp free juice, strain using a cheesecloth or a very fine sieve.
Serve and Enjoy: Pour the juice into a glass and serve immediately.
Why This Juice Works:
Apples and Pears for Fiber: Apples and pears are excellent sources of soluble fiber, which can soften stool and enhance regularity of bowel-movements.
Cucumber for Hydration: Hydration also plays an important role in digestive health, and with a high water content, cucumbers totally fit the bill.
Ginger for Digestion: Ginger is a great digestive addition as it can also stimulate digestion and ease digestive discomfort.
Spinach and Mint for Detox: Spinach and mint are both cleansing to the digestive system and also have a detoxifying effect.
Lemon for a Citrus and Vitamin C Boost: Aside from being a refreshing addition, lemon gives a vitamin C boost to the immune system and also aids digestion.
This juice combines deliciousness with a healthy recipe for naturally combating constipation. Combining the fiber from the fruits and veggies of this recipe will help to ease the discomfort of constipation. Juicing to combat constipation can also be maintained with lots of fluid and a healthy diet. This juice can also be refreshing and can be combined in your daily routine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of juice
- Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Total Fat: 0.5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 350mg
- Vitamin A: 90%
- Vitamin C: 60%
More Simple Juice Recipe For Constipation Recipes
1. Carrot and Orange Delight:
Carrot and Orange Delight juice is so great because it is a balance of sweet and tangy flavor. Carrots are full of essential fiber and oranges are great vitamin C and hydrating sources. Blend 4 Carrots and 2 Oranges.
2. Cucumber and Kiwi Cleanser:
Cucumber is mostly made of water and Kiwi has plenty of Fiber. This juice is an awesome beet for hydration and digestion. Blend 1 Cucumber and 2 Ripe Kiwis.
3. Pineapple and Papaya Punch:
Pineapple has a digestion friendly enzyme called bromelain and papaya has papain, also a digestive enzyme. Blend 2 cups of pineapple and 1 cup of papaya.
4. Beet and Blueberry Booster:
Beets are great sources of Fiber and Antioxidants and Blueberries add flavor. Blend 2 Beets and 1 cup of Blueberries
5. Spinach and Banana Bliss:
Spinach has leafy greens and Fiber and Bananas have muscle friendly Potassium. Blend 2 cups Spinach and 2 Bananas.
6. Prune and Apple Elixir:
Prunes have laxative effects, and the addition of apples gives this remedy sweetness and fiber. For an easy remedy blend 10 pitted prunes with 2 apples.
7. Pear and Ginger Refresher:
Pears have soluble fiber and with prunes have amazing digestive effects. Juice 2 pears along with an inch of ginger for a zesty digestive aid.
8. Lemon and Honey Soother:
Lemon has an acid effect that stimulates digestion, and the honey provides sweetness. Juice 2 lemons and combine with 2 tablespoons of honey for a digestive soother.
9. Mango and Coconut Cooler:
Mangoes provide fiber and coconut water is very hydrating. For a constipation soothing drink, blend 2 ripe mangoes and 1 cup of coconut water.
10. Green Detox Elixir:
Detoxing along and relieving constipation can be a challenge, but this juice is perfect. Blend 2 cups of kale, 1 cucumber, 1 peeled lemon, a 1 inch piece of ginger, and a handful of fresh mint leaves.