Snack on Dried Fruit Dried fruits, such as dates, figs, prunes, apricots, and raisins, are another great source of dietary fiber that acts as constipation relief. “Prunes, in particular, are great because they not only are high in fiber, they also contain sorbitol, which is a natural laxative,” Prather says.Read More →

The original banana was different from current sweet yellow bananas. Instead, early bananas were green or red, and were prepared using a variety of cooking methods. These bananas are presently referred to as plantains or cooking bananas in order to distinguish them from the sweet bananas we know today. WhatRead More →

Brown, overripe bananas are sweeter because in the ripening process the starches in the banana are converted to sugar. You can even use super-soft, black bananas that have a really strong smell and are oozy inside. As long as they’re not moldy, there’s no such thing as too-ripe bananas forRead More →

Dried fruits, such as dates, figs, prunes, apricots, and raisins, are another great source of dietary fiber that acts as constipation relief. “Prunes, in particular, are great because they not only are high in fiber, they also contain sorbitol, which is a natural laxative,” Prather says. How can I clearRead More →

The gas increases the pressure within the stomach above what would be attributable to the bananas and the liquid portion of the Sprite. The pressure overcomes the ability of the lower esophageal sphincter to keep everything in the stomach and vomiting occurs to release the pressure. What happens when youRead More →