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Thanks, Ralph--I've added it to our collection. It is a bit more complex than the "Fruit Paste" (1 c. each of prune juice, bran, and applesauce) that Peter is finding helpful--but good to have options! >Hi. > >In yesterday's PD Digest, someone asked about a recipe for easing >constipation. Some time ago, I saved a recipe that had been posted here (by >an RN based in Honolulu, as I recall) that addressed that same problem, and >so I'm taking the liberty of herewith posting that same recipe (Note: I did >not originate this recipe and take no credit for it; I would be pleased if >the originator would like to take credit for it and to add any updates, if >any, to it). > >*** Anti-Constipation Fruit Spread *** > >1 lb pitted prunes >1 lb raisins >3-4 oz pkg of Senna tea >1 cup brown sugar >1 cup lemon juice > >Prepare tea with 3-1/2 cups of boiling water. Steep 5 minutes. Strain to >remove leaves etcetera. ONLY 2 cups of tea to large pot. > >Add fruit to the tea, and boil together 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add >sugar and lemon juice. Use food processor or blender to blend to a smooth >paste. > >Place the blend in plastic or glass containers. Put in freezer -- the blend >does not freeze and will keep for a long time. > >Use 1-2 times daily on crackers or toast. -- Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 79/8 Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the CARE list for* * Parkinson's caregivers ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *