Banjo Bonnie aka Little Neophyte was a nutritionist. She gave me very good advice which I still use; that is, two-three dried figs every day. I chop them up and use them in a smoothie which also has frozen, unsweetened blueberries in it and almond milk. It's delicious and very good for maintaining GI health. Stay away from sugars and processed foods and try to increase your fruits and veggies. I gnow you gnow all of this, but it's worked for me for quite a few years, now.:-)