According to this bag of prunes I'm eating, one serving only has 3 grams of fiber, which doesn't sound like very much. So (a) how did prunes get a reputation for being a cure for constipation and (b) is there something else I should be eating to get the desired effect?
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 25 answers

Poop (or lack thereof) Filter: Curing someone else's constipation. That someone else is four years old. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Aug 11, 2009 - 29 answers

Why do I crave sugar on days when I've had a lackluster/no bowel movement? [more inside]
posted by woebot on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Health question involving constipation. More inside to prevent offending delicate sensibilities. [more inside]
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