Gallbladder-Liver Cleaner
This juice is excellent for cleansing out the gallbladder and liver. A well maintained and properly functioning gallbladder and liver can do wonders for you digestion. If you are feeling sluggish or constipated, this is good juice to try.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 beet (leaves and stems included)
- 4-5 carrots
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 lemon (peeled
Directions:
- Prepare the ingredients so they are washed and will fit in your feed chute.
- Put veggies through your juicer.
- Drink right after juicing and put the rest in a sealed container.
I’m Feeling Beet- Cleanse Me
This juice combines the powers of beets, ginger, parsley and other great fruits and veggies to create an excellent body cleanse. If you are constipated, feeling sluggish, or just feeling like a cleanse, give this recipe a try!
Ingredients:
- 1 beet (stems and leaves included)
- 2 carrots
- 1 cucumber
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1.5 inches of ginger
- 1 handful of parsley
- 1/3 lemon (peeled)
Directions
- Wash and chop fruits and veggies to a size that fits your juicer.
- Put all the ingredients through the juicer.
- Drink immediately after juicing and store any leftover in an air-tight container.
Cleanse My Colon
Whether you simply feel like giving your colon a nice cleanse or you are suffering from constipation, this is a great juice to encourage bowel regulation. You might want to ease into drink this juice regularly to avoid having the opposite problem that you started out with.
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 handful of parsley
- 1 green apple
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 lemon (peeled)
Directions:
- Wash and cut up the ingredients so they can fit into your feed chute.
- Juice them, mixing the carrots and apples in with the softer veggies to avoid clogs.
- Enjoy your juice immediately and store the remainder in a lidded container.
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How You Can Juice for Constipation Relief
Did you know that Americans spend over $725 million yearly on laxatives? That’s a lot of constipation! In fact, constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints heard by doctors. Most of the time, constipation is caused by a low-fiber diet, combined with a lack of exercise and fluids. Well, it is no surprise to me that juicing can help regulate bowel movements! Juices can provide you with the right kinds of fluids and get you the nutrients you need to counter act the effects of a low-fiber diet.
Nutrients for Constipation Relief
Here’s a list of nutrients and their natural sources that will help keep your bowel movements regular:
- Calcium: Calcium helps to clean out excess fat and bile in the colon and is important for overall health, but if you take too much calcium it can cause constipation. Not to worry! When taken with Magnesium at the same time, you can prevent constipation and still receive the benefits of Calcium.
- Magnesium: Magnesium helps with muscle function, and can therefore help regulate intestinal muscle function. Sources: spinach, beets, Swiss chard, parsley, collard greens, carrots and broccoli
- Supplemental Fiber: Psyllium (found in Metamucil) is very successful for regulation but can have a drying effect on your colon. Freshly ground flaxseed might be more effective- sprinkle it in your juice, over your cereal or in your yoghurt!
- Probiotics: probiotics can also help improve bowel regulation. A great source is probiotic yoghurt.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C can also prevent constipation. Additionally, it helps avoid the formation of abnormal openings between the bladder and the colon (called fistulas). Sources: Parsley, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, watercress, strawberries, cabbage, spinach, lemons, limes, oranges, turnips and asparagus
Juices That Provide Constipation Relief
Apple, pear, parsley and radish juice all help to stimulate the regular function of the intestines.
**Caution: An overdose of parsley juice can be toxic. To be safe, stick with no more than 1/2 to 1 cup of pure parsley juice a day. If you are pregnant, avoid parsley juice all together! **
Prune Juice is a common laxative. But no, it is not made by juicing prunes- they’re dried, remember! Prune juice is made from the specific types of plums that prunes are made of. Unfortunately, these plums can be a big hard to find.
Lastly, boysenberry juice can act as a gentle laxative.
Suggest Juice Recipes
Here are some juicing recipes from our blog that can help prevent constipation and provide relief from constipation. Give them a try and let us know what you think!
