3 Effective Juices and Smoothies for Constipation

A sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and even stressful situations can cause constipation. Get some relief faster by preparing and drinking these juices and smoothies for constipation

Written and verified by psychologist Valeria Sabater.

Last update: 11 June, 2022

We all know what it’s like to have constipation. Whether you suffer from it occasionally or repeatedly, it’s an uncomfortable reality that can greatly affect your daily life and health. Here are some juice-based smoothies for constipation that help relieve it effectively.

A person is considered to be constipated when he or she has bowel movements three or fewer times a week. In this situation, it is normal to feel bloated or swollen in the abdomen, feel sick, or have a lack of energy. 

In most cases, it is not considered to be very serious, as these periods tend to be short and end up resolving themselves. However, if the situation lasts longer than three weeks to a month, you should seek medical attention.

Hopefully, before it gets to that point, you will have luck with these simple fruit-based smoothies for constipation.

3 Effective Juices and Smoothies for Constipation

1. Prune and Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients

• A half tablespoon of ginger
• Juice from half a lemon
• 3 prunes
• A glass of water

Directions

1. Start by grating the ginger until you get a tablespoon of it.
2. Then put it in a pot with two prunes and a glass of water. Let it boil for 10 minutes on a low flame, allowing them to release their juice.
3. Then, add lemon juice.
4. Drink this smoothie on an empty stomach. We recommend it to be lukewarm so your intestine will react better. In addition, you should drink it slowly and then eat the prunes.
5. Lastly, drink this smoothie every morning until you notice an improvement.

2. Dried Fig and Prune Syrup Smoothie

Ingredients

• 50 grams of prunes
• 50 grams of dried figs
• A half liter of water

Directions

This juice will last for two or three days. You can drink half a glass of it in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. It may be hard to find dried figs. Sometimes it depends on the season and the selling prices.

However, if you have the chance to buy them, do so because this is one of the most effective smoothies for constipation.

Directions

1. First, put the water, the prune, and the figs in a pan. Let sit for 8 to 10 hours (it is best to prepare it the day before).
2. The next day, bring this mixture to a boil. Let it boil on low heat to get rid of some of the extra liquid. Once the fruit has softened, you will have pleasant and sweet-smelling juice.
3. Let it chill.
4. Blend the mixture a blender. You will get a tasty and effective smoothie that will help you fight constipation.

3. Beet and Watercress Juice

Ingredients

• 1 medium beet
• 1 handful of watercress
• 2 oranges
• 1 tablespoon of bran

Directions

1. Start by washing the beet well and then cut it into small pieces. Put it in the blender to form a juice.
2. Now, wash the oranges and juice them.
3. Next, mix all of the ingredients together: the beet and orange juice, the watercress, and the bran. Put it in the blender and mix it all together well.
4. Strain the mixture and drink it immediately.
5. The mixture may seem somewhat strange, but we assure you that it is as tasty as it is beneficial. If you drink it in the morning for a week, your bowel movements will become regular. In addition, your overall digestion will improve at the same time.

Choose the juice or syrup that seems the easiest or best to you, or whose ingredients will be easiest to find. Try to be consistent for at least ten days and you will see improvement little by little.

Don’t forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and get some exercise. That way, your intestine will get used to moving again and therefore prevent constipation in the future. In the meantime help relieve your discomfort with these 3 smoothies for constipation.