Helps in relieving constipation

Fiber is a group of different kinds of plant-based carbohydrates that affect our gastrointestinal tract in myriad ways:

• fiber can be soluble (meaning it dissolves in water);
•  viscose (gel-forming);
• fermentable (bacteria can metabolize it).

There is something in Indonesia called “kopi luwak.” The kopi beans must first pass through the digestive tract of a civet. The beans are harvested from the civet’s droppings then roasted.

It is absurdly overpriced in Indonesia, but tourists and locals love drinking it up.

Yogurt is known for its probiotic beneficial bacteria. Yogurt is shown to reduce the growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract.

Yogurt is also a great source of bone building calcium. Look for the phrase “live and active cultures” on labels to ensure it contains probiotics. It is al...