constipation.
The combination of fiber and natural plant material can help increase stool bulk and support movement through the digestive tract.
A randomized trial described in the source material found that fig paste helped people experiencing constipation and was associated with less abdominal discomfort during bowel movements.
Other research mentioned
in the material suggests that figs may increase the water content of stool and reduce the amount of time required for waste to travel through the digestive system.
Dried figs can also be soaked in water overnight before being eaten.
Some people consume both the softened figs and the soaking water the following morning as a traditional way of increasing continue reading …
