Prunes are high in fiber. Prune eaters all seem to agree they are a laxative. Laxative means having a tendency to loosen or relax expecially to relieve from constipation. Constipation describes a state of the bowels in which evacuations are infrequent and difficult. Prunes are extraordinarily high in sorbitol, a natural sugar that is a laxative for many people. The way mother nature assembled the ingredients of prune seems to stimulate contraction of the intestinal wall and incease secretions of fluids. This supports frequent evacuation. Prunes have proven there worth by increasing bowel movement frequency and reducing consumption of laxatives for the prune eaters.
Recipe for prune jam to be taken daily to support regular evacuation of bowel.
5 ounces pitted dates (about a cup)
5 ounces of pitted prunes (about a cup)
1 and 1/2 cups boiling water ( use slightly less for thicker jam)
Cut dates and prunes in to small pieces. Add them to boiling water and cook until mixture has thickened. Yeild 20 portions of about one tablespoon. Eat about tablespoon of jam per day with morning meal.
Source: Jean Carper The Food Pharmacy.
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