Food
Fig
A sweet, seedy fruit rich in fiber and minerals, a time-honored gentle remedy for constipation.
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🥄 How to use it
Eat a few fresh or dried figs (soaking dried figs in water overnight softens them and adds gentle laxative effect); enjoy with plenty of water.
How much: A few figs as needed, with plenty of water.
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Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits, sweet and full of tiny seeds and fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → that make them a gentle, time-honored remedy for constipation. They're also rich in minerals like calcium and potassium. Soaking dried figs overnight softens them and enhances their soothing, regularity-supporting effect.
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⚖️ Cautions
- High in natural sugar, especially dried — mind portions, particularly with diabetes.
- The fiber can cause gas if you eat a lot at once; build up gradually.
- Otherwise a very safe whole food.
📚 Why we trust it
- A traditional whole-food remedy for constipation
- Rich in fiber, calcium, and potassium
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
An ancient fruit of sweetness and provision. The oldest gifts are often the most faithful.
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