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Ruth, > 2. Constipation - Seedless prunes with morning cereal as fiber keeps me> *going*. > would this not provide more fiber than prune juice? Actually, neither prunes nor prune juice have much fiber at all. Prunes (and juice) contain a natural laxative. Mixing the juice with bran provides both a stool-softener and a mild laxative; the applesauce I mentioned is mostly to give the mixture taste appeal. The bran soaks up liquid from the juice and applesauce and loses some of the coarse feel in the mouth. However, this is a rather extreme measure, for people who have tried most usual methods and still need more help to relieve constipation. Your method is working fine for you, good for you for finding your own personal solution! Best regards, -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar Contact Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]>