Fruits are a natural and healthy approach to treat constipation and encourage regular bowel movements. When you have constipation, it's especially important to eat foods that are high in fiber and water, as they can help move things along.
Some fruits that Healthline says may assist with constipation include:
Prunes are commonly used as a home treatment to relieve constipation. They include insoluble fiber, a type of fiber known for its ability to add weight to stools and make them easier to pass. Sorbitol, found in prunes, acts as a natural laxative by softening stools and encouraging bowel motions.
Apples have a high amount of soluble fiber and a high amount of insoluble fiber. Apples' soluble fiber can help soften stools, making them easier to pass, while the insoluble fiber can help bulk them up and encourage bowel motions.
Apples' high water content also facilitates digestion and elimination by keeping the digestive tract moist.
Berries, such blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, are packed with nutrients and water. They can add bulk to feces and soften the feces so that they are less difficult to pass.
Constipation can be alleviated by eating berries, which are also a healthy option because they are high in antioxidants and other minerals.
Pears are rich in dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble. Because of the high water content, they may also facilitate digestion and bowel movements.
In addition to helping with digestion, pears can provide you with some much-needed vitamin C and other essential nutrients, making them a fantastic food choice when you're trying to ease constipation.
Water- and soluble fiber-rich oranges are a healthy addition to any diet. Oranges' soluble fiber and water content both contribute to a healthy digestive system and softer, more manageable bowel movements.
Citrus fruits like oranges are rich in vitamin C and other elements that might help ease constipation.
Mango: Mango is rich in both soluble fiber and water.
The water content of mango can help hydrate the digestive tract and the soluble fiber can help soften feces, making them easier to pass.
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