Dehydration\u00a0is a common cause of constipation\u00a0and drinking plenty of water can often help to ease\u00a0or resolve the symptoms.\u00a0
When a person becomes dehydrated, their\u00a0intestines cannot add enough water to stools.\u00a0
This results in hard, dry, and lumpy stools and can\u00a0lead to constipation.\u00a0
However, there are other causes also which\u00a0contribute to constipation and only drinking lots of\u00a0water will not solve it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Whole Wheat Products <\/strong> Yogurt <\/strong> Apples & Pears <\/strong> Pulses <\/strong> Grapes <\/strong> Clear Soups <\/strong> Broccoli <\/strong> Prunes & Figs <\/strong>
Whole wheat products are an excellent\u00a0source of insoluble fiber, which adds\u00a0weight to stools and speeds up the flow of\u00a0materials through the intestines.\u00a0
Add the goodness of whole wheat to you\u00a0daily diet by consuming products like\u00a0whole wheat chapati, whole wheat bread,\u00a0daliya\u00a0etc.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Many dairy products, including yogurt, contain\u00a0microorganisms known as probiotics.\u00a0
Probiotics are often called \u201cgood\u201d bacteria, and\u00a0they\u00a0help to improve gut health and soften stools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pears-01.jpg\")
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Apples and pears contain several compounds that\u00a0improve digestion, including fiber, sorbitol, and\u00a0fructose.\u00a0
These fruits also contain high levels of water, which\u00a0can help to ease digestion and prevent\u00a0constipation.\u00a0
To get the most benefit from apples and pears, eat\u00a0them raw and whole, with the skin intact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Most beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas\u00a0are very high in fiber, which is a nutrient\u00a0that promotes good digestion and reduces\u00a0constipation.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Grapes have a high skin-to-flesh ratio,\u00a0which means that they are rich in fiber,\u00a0and they also contain a lot of water.\u00a0
To ease constipation, try eating a few\u00a0handfuls of raw, washed grapes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bowl-chicken-soup.jpg\")
a bowl of chicken soup with potato, carrot and dill served with bread slices<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Clear soups are nutritious and easy to\u00a0digest.\u00a0
They also add moisture to hard, dense\u00a0stools, which can soften them, making\u00a0them easier to pass.\u00a0
Warm liquids and foods are also generally\u00a0easier to digest.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a\u00a0substance that protects the gut and ease\u00a0digestion.
Sulforaphane may also help to prevent the\u00a0overgrowth of some intestinal\u00a0microorganisms that can interfere with\u00a0healthy digestion.
People who eat broccoli sprouts have\u00a0fewer symptoms of constipation and\u00a0quicker bowel movements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Dried](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fresh-prune-dried-prune.jpg\")
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Prunes contain a lot of fiber, which is known\u00a0to ease and speed up bowel movements.\u00a0
Dried figs are\u00a0loaded with fiber\u00a0which can\u00a0help in a smooth bowel movement. These\u00a0are also rich in vitamin B6 that can indirectly\u00a0ease digestion.
Prunes are popular as a remedy for\u00a0constipation in many parts of the world.
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