Constipation

• Can be associated with Hypothyroidism and hemorrhoids

• Choose fruits that have edible peels since it is rich in fiber. You could also choose berries and raisins
• Bananas are yummy fruits that are also good for the tummy and one of the major problems our tummy might encounter is constipation. This is primarily caused by a low fiber intake. If you are constipated, then opt for ripe bananas since they contain higher amounts of fiber more than the unripe ones, thus helping in alleviating constipation. The fiber can also help in pushing the bowel as it travels through the intestines, promoting normal bowel movement.
• Dandelion is used as a bitter tonic in atonic dyspepsia, and as a mild laxative in habitual constipation.
• One and a half cups of live-culture yogurt (high in gut-friendly bacteria) pushes food more efficiently through the gastrointestinal tract, says a 2002 study in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. The beneficial bacteria also improve your gut's ability to digest beans and dairy lactose, which can cause gas.
• The best way to keep the colon clean is to incorporate naturally colon cleansing and detoxifying foods into your daily diet like mango, probiotic yogurt, Flax seed, Organic apples, grapes, pineapples, papaya and kiwi (rich in fiber).
• Healthy intestinal flora bestows resistance to intestinal disorders such as constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's Disease, leaky gut syndrome, autoimmunity, and colon cancer.
• pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea. (pectins found in apples : 1–1.5%, apricot : 1%, cherries : 0.4%, oranges : 0.5–3.5%, carrots : 1.4%, citrus peels : 30% )
• Rhubarb is known for its beneficial effects on the digestive system and is still used as a strong laxative.
• Elderberries have been employed in European folk medicine since antiquity for lots of illnesses from arthritis and asthma to colds and constipation.
• Grapes are used to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, Macular Degeneration and prevention of cataract.
• Here's a look at the amount of fiber found in specific foods that may help with constipation: navy beans (9.5 grams of fiber per ½ cup), kidney beans (8.2 grams of fiber per ½ cup), pinto beans (7.7 grams of fiber per ½ cup), artichokes (6.5 per artichoke), sweet potatoes (4.8 grams in one medium sweet potato), pears (4.4 grams in one small pear), green peas (4.4 grams per ½ cup), raspberries (4 grams per ½ cup), prunes (3.8 grams per ½ cup), apples (3.3 grams in one medium apple).
• Magnesium-Rich Foods helps for Constipation Relief : almonds (80 mg of magnesium per ounce) cashews (75 mg of magnesium per ounce), cooked spinach (75 mg of magnesium per ½ cup), shredded wheat cereal (55 mg of magnesium in two rectangular biscuits), fortified instant oatmeal prepared with water (55 mg of magnesium per cup), baked potato with skin (50 mg of magnesium in one medium potato), peanuts (50 mg of magnesium per ounce), cooked lentils (35 mg of magnesium per ½ cup), smooth peanut butter (25 mg of magnesium per tablespoon).
• Oil palm trunk fiber increases colon health.
• Flaxseeds are naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. It also relieves you from your inability to pass soft stools and help improve your digestion and cleanse the digestive tract.
• Broccoli, Turnips green, kale, Green Peas, Spinach and the ole time favorite, sweet corn are just a few of your tray of vegetables that are good for dealing with constipation.
• Choosing Whole Grains over processed carbohydrates will help you with your constipation and prevent you from having one.
• Beans, Peas, Lentils offers you not only fiber but also vitamins, minerals and protein.

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.