Constipation can be a painful condition which makes performing simple daily tasks difficult. Here are 7 food items that may help you alleviate constipation.
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Apple Apple is rich in fibre, protein which helps increase stool frequency and decrease stool hardness and duration.
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Spinach Green vegetables like Spinach have fibre in abundant quantities which helps add bulk and weight to stool, making it easier to pass.
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Sweet potato Sweet potaoes contain pectin, a soluble fibre which had a positive effect on bowel movements.
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Lentils Lentils contain both insoluble and soluble fibre which helps alleviate causes of constipation.
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Berries Berries are rich sources of soluble fibre, which forms a gel in your digestive track that adds bulk to your stool and softens it.
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Yogurt Yogurt contains probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can improve gut health and soften stool.
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Oatmeal As per experts, oats are rich in soluble fibre -- aa type of fibre that allows more water to remain in the stool.