Diet In Constipation!

Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent passage of stool (feces). For others, however, it means hard stools, difficulty passing them (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. 

Causes:-

• dehydration
• lack of dietary fiber, 
• lack of physical inactivity or medication side effects.
• changes to what you eat or your activities.
• not enough water or fiber in your diet.
• eating a lot of dairy products.
• not being active.
• resisting the urge to poop.
• stress.
• overuse of laxatives.
• some medications (especially strong pain drugs such as narcotics, antidepressants, and iron pills)

Dietary modification for constipation:

• take high fiber diet
• whole grains, such as whole wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal, and bran flake cereals
• legumes, such as lentils, black beans, kidney beans, soybeans, and chickpeas
• fruits, such as berries, apples with the skin on, oranges, and pears
• vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, green peas, and collard greens
• nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, and pecans
• plenty of water

To help prevent or relieve constipation, avoid foods with little to no fiber, such as

• Chips
• Fast food
• Meat
• Prepared foods, such as some frozen meals and snack foods
• Processed foods, such as hot dogs or some microwavable dinners.