10 Foods Good for Digestion
Digestive Food #10: Prunes
Prunes aid in digestion because they contain fiber. In just 1/2 a cup of prunes, or in 8 prunes, you would consume around 6 grams of fiber. Eating enough fiber in your diet can help with decreasing your chances of chronic disease as well as preventing hemorrhoids brought by constipation.
Prune juice contains high amounts of sorbitol, which can act as a laxative. It pulls moisture into the digestive tract and facilitates bowel movements. However, prune juice does not contain the same amount of fiber as eating the fruit whole. Eating too many prunes can cause gastrointestinal distress because of the increased amount of sorbitol.
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