Chronic constipation can be hard to stop or eliminate since the colon has become weak. In most cases, it will have to be retrained on how to have a bowel movement.
For those of you that have mild constipation, here is a morning smoothie that will help activate your colon. This smoothie is packed with nutrients that your body will use to regenerate your colon and body.
I have been making this smoothie for a few years. I make enough to drink right away and to put into my thermos to drink around 10 am.
Making the Morning Smoothie
When I make this drink, I just start putting things in the blender without measuring. You can do the same and make adjustments as you go.
- One peeled banana.
- 4-5 strawberries or other types of berries, or fruits
- One tablespoon of lecithin granules
- One to two teaspoons of flaxseed oil
- Half and half almond milk and apple juice
Grind Seeds to Add
In a coffee grinder, grind up around a teaspoon or less of the following:
- Brown sesame seeds are high in lecithin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and calcium. They improve liver function and help with constipation.
- Sunflower seeds are high in protein, calcium, and iron. They are one of the best natural foods that feeds the entire body.
- Flax seeds are high in fiber and provide bulk for your stools.
- Almost seeds- Add around 6-7 or more. They are high in calcium and phosphorus and have some B-vitamins. Only eat a few. They are high in calories.
Blend it Together
After grinding the seeds, place them in the blender and blend everything for about 3-4 minutes. If you need a little sweetness, you can add a small amount of honey. I find this beverage plenty sweet without any honey.
Sometimes I will add the powder of a few acidophilus capsules.
If I don’t add the almonds, I just put all the tiny seeds into the blender without grinding them up. The blender will break them up.
This is a powerful smoothie to give you morning power and activate your colon to get moving.
For those who already have a morning smoothie routine, what does yours look like?