Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet
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DESCRIPTION: The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet. Who can forget the Bristol stool scale? Even if you’ve already seen it you may want a refresher: ( And while we’re on the topic, here are some others on optimizing bowel function:
• Kiwifruit for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (
• Bulking Up on Antioxidants (
• Relieving Yourself of Excess Estrogen (
• Stool Size Matters (
• Food Mass Transit (
• Bowels of the Earth (
• Greasy Orange Rectal Leakage (
• Diverticulosis & Nuts (
Prunes may also help improve the health of our skin—see Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep (
In general we should try to get our nutrients from whole food, not supplements. See Some Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money (
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