A certain post claimed that "yogurt + red wine" is a popular intestinal cleansing method in Japan, hailed by many as the "savior for constipation." The specific method is to pour two tablespoons of red wine into 100 grams of yogurt, then add a small spoonful of honey and a quarter of a banana, and mix well. Is this remedy really that miraculous?
Huang Lianzhen, a professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene at Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, told reporters that based on this recipe, most of the foods involved have a certain effect on preventing constipation. For example, yogurt can improve the intestinal flora, promote intestinal peristalsis, and aid digestion; honey has the effect of relieving constipation and moistening the intestines; the soluble fiber in bananas is rich and can help with digestion and regulate the gastrointestinal tract. Although red wine does not have the effect of preventing constipation, the phenolic and other antioxidant substances in red wine can bring many benefits to the body. Therefore, overall, on the basis of a normal diet, consuming according to this recipe has certain benefits for the body and should be able to prevent constipation, but saying it has an intestinal cleansing function is a bit of an exaggeration, because food cannot replace relevant professional treatment. In addition, gastrointestinal function is mainly related to the overall dietary situation.