Feeling
constipated? Here are some healthy food choices to make to relieve
constipation quickly and easily. Stick to these healthy alternatives and
add these foods into your diet.
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Spinach
Why not throw in a cup of spinach in your pasta. It’s full of fiber and
contains magnesium, a mineral that can help move stool. |
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Apples
In case of constipation, “an apple a day” is still a golden advice. A
small apple with the skin on contains 3.6 grams of fiber. The peels of
many fruits contain insoluble fiber, which act as a natural laxative. |
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Oatmeal to Relieve Constipation
Oats are rich in soluble fiber, which helps soften stool and make it
easier for to pass through the intestines. They also contain insoluble
fiber, which increases stool bulk and helps get everything moving.
Include three servings of oatmeal in your diet every day to relieve
constipation. |
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Nuts
Include a handful of nuts such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts or
peanuts into your diet every day. Toss them into salad, yogurt, or just
munch on them as a snack for a fiber boost. As nuts are a great source
of protein and healthy fats, just a half cup of whole almonds also gives
you almost 9 grams of fiber.
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Flaxseeds and Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds and Chia seeds are an easy way to add more fiber into your
diet. 2 tablespoons of chia seeds pack 5 grams of fiber, while the same
amount of ground flaxseeds adds about 4 grams. Sprinkling a spoonful of
each into your morning oatmeal, smoothie or yogurt, or on top of your
nutritious salad can help ease constipation
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Berries
Berries are always in the superfood list due to their abundance of
antioxidants, but they’re also rich in other essential nutrients. Half a
cup of both blackberries and raspberries pack in about 4 grams of fiber
each. Half a cup of sliced strawberries offers about half the amount.
These berries are constipation relieving fruits, so throw your favorite
berry into your morning cereal bowl for a low-calorie meal.
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