Food
Prune (Dried Plum)
The dried plum — one of the most reliable natural remedies there is for gentle, regular bowel movements.
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🥄 How to use it
Eat 4–5 prunes, or drink a small glass of prune juice, with water; their fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → and natural sorbitol make them a gentle, effective laxative.
How much: 4–5 prunes, or a small glass of prune juice, with water.
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Prunes — dried plums — are perhaps the most trusted food remedy for constipation, combining soluble fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → with natural sorbitol that draws water into the bowel for a gentle, reliable effect. As a bonus, they're studied for supporting bone density too.
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⚖️ Cautions
- High in natural sugar and sorbitol — start with a few to avoid gas or loose stools.
- Mind portions with diabetes.
- Those prone to kidney stones should be moderate (some oxalate).
📚 Why we trust it
- A whole-food classic for gentle regularity
- Rich in fiber and natural sorbitol; supports bone health
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
A humble dried fruit that faithfully keeps things moving. Reliability is its own quiet virtue.
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