Constipation Cure - Foods For Constipation

Constipation refers to the difficulty in passing stools. It causes pain, embarrassment and even serious damage to the intestine. There are some foods that relieve constipation. On the other hand some foods promote constipation. Diet high in animal fats, food low in fiber and refined sugar are considered major foodstuffs causing constipation.

Some low fiber foods that must be avoided are ice creams, cheese, meat, chips, pizza, and processed foods like mashed potatoes or frozen dinners.

Foods like almonds, dried apricots, beans, celery, coconut, raisins, dates, figs, grapes, mangoes, olive, papayas, parsley, pineapple, prunes, soybeans, turnips, and green vegetables have laxative effects and helps in natural treatment of constipation.

For breakfast you may prefer prune juice, oatmeal, shredded wheat, whole wheat toast or raisin bran. For snacks you may consider yogurt, raisins, fig newton cookies, apple, rhubarb or cherry pie.

Taking extra fiber in your diet is believed to prevent or relieve constipation problems. As fiber is not digested by the human body, it passes through the digestive system unchanged. Once it reaches the colon, it provides roughage that helps clean the colon walls. This roughage, or cleaning action, helps the colon muscles to move other solid waste materials through the entire length of the colon, and dispose of it through bowel movements.

Fiber can also be included in your diet in the form of nuts, seeds, and herbal supplements. Foods that promote bowel movement are cabbage, papaya, peas, black sesame seed, coconut, sweet potato, asparagus, bran from oats and castor oil. Drink plenty of liquids, at least 8 glasses a day.

Triphala - Herbal Remedy for Constipation

Triphala is a popular ayurvedic herbal formula composed of three fruits, namely haritaki, amalaki and bibhitaki. It is an effective laxative having high nutritional value. It uniquely cleanses and detoxifies at the deepest organic levels without depleting the body's reserves. It corrects constipation, cleanses and tones our gastro intestinal tract. It improves digestion and assimilation. It is also very effective in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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