Drink spinach or palak juice to combat constipation

Spinach is packed with various nutrients and fibre that makes its an excellent home remedy for constipation.

By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | | Updated: September 25, 2014 3:00 pm

Spinach (palak) is regarded as one of the best home remedy as it acts as a very effective aid to treat and prevent constipation. It is due to the presence of powerful antioxidants and high fibre that makes spinach an excellent natural remedy to relieve constipation.

Spinach is known to be very good for the digestive system and also plays a key role in promoting the movement of food through the intestine. It contains essential organic compounds that help in cleansing, renewing and rebuilding the intestinal tract hence, ease passage of stools from the body. Palak is also high in fibre which helps in relieving constipation by adding bulk to stools and thus, help in beating constiaption.

How to use it?

Drink 100 ml of raw spinach juice mixed with an equal quantity of water twice a day to get rid of chronic constipation within few days.
Eat spinach in its boiled or cooked form on a regular basis to prevent constipation.

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Published : September 12, 2014 4:22 pm | Updated:September 25, 2014 3:00 pm

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