From the article: What Foods to Eat for Constipation
It’s not just about prunes -- there are a variety of foods that a person can eat that will help to ease constipation. The best experts on what to eat for constipation are those that have had to deal with this uncomfortable state of affairs. But, unfortunately the nature of constipation is such that there are few opportunities for open discussion of the subject. Not so here! What are your sure-fire foods for easing constipation? Share them here and find out what others choose to eat when they need to get their system moving. Share Your Tips
Fiber One
- Fiber One has made it so easy for me to include lots and lots of fiber in my diet. The first time I ate it (the original cereal) I was seriously afraid. It doesn't look appetizing and alone it's really not. However, I quickly found that it tastes great in yogurt and on a salad in lieu of croutons. In the last couple of years they come out with all kinds of fiber one products which are actually quite tasty. I highly recommend the muffin mix and Fiber One Peanut Butter Bars.
- —khayesrn
seeds and hemi-cellulose fruits
- Black sesame seeds soaked overnight and ground are a big help. Also fruits like apples, pears and tomatoes carry water to the intestinal tract. Be careful what fruits and you eat because some will dry out the stool even more. Your best bet is to stick to Spinach, Cauliflower, steamed carrots, sesame seeds, chia seeds (acient remedy in latin america for constipation), avocado, tomato, apples, stewed prunes, and stewed bananas. You can research more foods online. Pepermint oil supplements, aloe vera leaf extract supplements, and apple pectin fiber powder supplements are helpful as well. It is best to remedy constipation with natural foods that dont have side effects. Over the counter products can cause more harm than good. They can actually worsen the prob. over time. In an emergency use an herbal laxative tea at night and it will come out in the morning. (be careful with fiberone products they contain High fructose corn syrup which is dangerous to the spleen-pancreas).
- —Guest Kristine
age old remedy
- Prune juice works for me every time. Also a Japanese tea called genmai-cha which is simply toasted brown rice. Green tea is also helpful. In response to the guest Kristine cooked carrots are binding and will make constipation worse. Bananas also have the same effect.
- —Guest Lindsey Feinberg
Besides lacitives
- Usually I drink grape juice becase it's not as disgusting as prune juice and it works just the same.
- —Guest KittyKat
shredded wheat is the best
- Shredded wheat bite sized squares has made me so regular. Thank God! I had so many issues, then I started eating shredded wheat squares and OMG its amazing. i have it every morning and its really made a difference in my ibs. 1 cup each morning.
- —Guest Debbie M
Oatmeal and Rice
- Vitamin C (1000+ mg daily) and coffee (decaf or regular) can help you go, but are not a solution. After months of experimenting with everything from prunes, fibre supplements, bran muffins, a colon flush, additional water, exercise and probiotics -- after all that, I found the following changes very effective: (1) Eat oatmeal for breakfast every other day or so. Ideally steel-cut oatmeal, but rolled oats are OK, too. (2) Eat a rice-based dish at lunch or dinner every other day or so. White rice is OK, but best to have brown rice at least some of the time. Burritos containing rice count, but burrito bowls (without tortilla) or a Chinese-style rice dish are better. (3) Cut dairy, meat and wheat intake in half.
- —Guest Previously Plugged
Raisin Bran Cereal
- Raisin Bran cereal always helps me. I try to eat it every day. If I go several days without it, I get stopped up again. I have also mixed it with Activia yogurt instead of milk. That helps too.
- —Guest Ellen
Blueberries
- I've had chronic IBS-C for most of my life. Drinking more water, eating bran muffins, etc. does nothing for me. However, I discovered a few years ago that eating fresh blueberries does. I do have to eat a lot of them, but they really can help to get things moving. Ground flax seed mixed in with oatmeal (and other dishes) also sometimes makes a difference; just have to be consistent and have some every day.
- —Guest guest D
thanks
- Stool softener, konsyl, and water along with grapes, prunes, oranges, and veggies, green beans, peas, broccoli. Awesome tips y'all.
- —Guest huelita
Milk
- I take a cup of warm milk! Not too hot but it's warm! And it works it's way through me, I love milk!
- —Guest Marina
High fiber diet for constipation
- I found the foods that really help with constipation are: prunes six stewed every day, oatmeal with flax seed that has been ground, butternut and acorn squash, carrots, spinach, all kinds of berries,and watermelon and lots of water 64 oz. a day.
- —flipfleury
Poop
- Starbucks coffee helps. I tell u what. One cup and in about an hour, there she blows.
- —Guest Cb
Constipation
- 5 kiwifruit a day do the trick! But word of warning: can cause smelly wind!
- —Guest chook
steamed veggies
- After over 20 years of following advice i have finally found a simple solution. Steamed carrots, broccoli and green beans - a decent/large size portion 3 nights in a row and problem solved. All the pulses, oatmeal, cereals, seeds etc in the world have never helped but this does. If I don't have steamed veggies for 2/3 days- i'm back to zero movement, but all it takes is 2/3 days of veggies and life is better. It is worth noting all other veggies (aubergines, peppers, courgettes, muchrooms, sweet potato, butternut squash which i also eat regularly...etc etc - you name it) have no effect- neither do veggie curries, stews, stir fry's etc - I have no idea why, but this combo works for me!! give it a try.
- —Guest guest HS
Prunes/bran cereal
- The meds I take cause serious, (I mean SEVERE), constipation in a short time , (3 or 4 days), if I do not consistently stay "on top of things" so... I will try to eat at least 6 to maybe 10 prunes before a meal... sometimes as a snack, (thank goodness I actually LIKE them), :-) and I also love, (so eat a lot of), bran flakes. Just remember that bran flakes will absorb a LOT of liquid so it's important to either over-do the milk, (soy or whatever you use), or drink more water, (I do both). Most importantly... be consistent with WHATEVER you use so you don't allow it to get bad to START with. Take it from someone that knows. :-) Hope this helps.
- —ahteest
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