14. Prunes
Everybody knows that prunes work as natural laxatives. As a matter of fact, prunes are probably the most commonly used natural laxatives out there. Only 28 grams of prunes contain 2 grams of fiber and, you can add to that sorbitol as well (a type of sugar alcohol).
Its name may not sound ‘healthy,’ but this type of sugar alcohol acts as an osmotic agent, alluring water into your intestines, which, obviously, induces bowel movements.
And that’s not all… Prunes do so much more. Studies demonstrated that prunes consumption could maximize the frequency of stools while enhancing consistency much better than any other natural laxatives.
15 thoughts on “18 Foods That Work as Natural Laxatives”
So, how about those of us who have UC Crohn’s what should we be eating?
You forgot celery. I think it works great.
Unable to negotiate through pages. Therefore unable to find and make list of 18 foods.
HELP PLEASE
Very interesting and important information in these articles.
Still looking for the 18 foods. Liars! not here!
No interested
Just make a list. All this spam advertising makes
Me not want to read the article. Rather eat xlax.
Great list ! You could also include whole wheat and bran, bananas and cabbage. Many of us find these to be very effective.
it doesn’t tell you how much to use & how much. Thanks Barb
Can’t find the list
No just No
I include flax seed in my smoothie, is the effect better?
Good advice and info, thx
It would be nice if these articles would julst list the relevant details. All I find is unrelated ads and garbage. Never did find the list of 18 foods.
I did not know Aloe vera could be eaten.