I remember a time I was flying back from a work trip. Three airplane meals, two energy bars, and one suspicious airport salad later, my insides were staging a protest.
I was bloated, grumpy, and feeling like a half-inflated pool float. My friend handed me a bag of dried figs and said, “Eat two of these. Trust me.”
I groaned, but I did it. Twenty minutes later? Let’s just say the airplane bathroom and I had a quiet, peaceful meeting. It was a miracle in fruit form.
How To Eat Figs For Constipation at Scott Mcrae blog
Fresh vs. Dried: The Showdown
You’ve got two choices: fresh figs (the soft, delicate ones that scream summer) and dried figs (the chewy, concentrated powerhouses). Both work, but they play different roles.
Fresh figs are like a gentle nudge—they’re hydrating and mild. Dried figs are the heavy hitters. They’re so concentrated in fiber and sugar that they’ll get the job done with authority.
Pro tip: If you’re new to the fig game, start with two dried figs. Eating a whole bag is like inviting a party to your intestines you didn’t prepare for. Trust me on this one.
