An article by the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition called “Kiwifruit improves bowel function in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation” reported a study that found that two kiwifruit a day for four weeks decreased colon transit, increased defecation frequency, and improved bowel function.
Constipation Smoothie:
½ cup Keifer (Original or Vanilla)
1 peeled Kiwi
½ cup of papaya
1/3 cup of aloe Vera juice
Ice
Recipe provided by the University of Michigan, Division of Gastroenterology
