Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : January 18, 2016 5:37 PM IST
Dealing with constipation can seem like an uphill task, Neha Chandna, a Mumbai-based Dietician & Nutritionist, says these 9 foods will naturally help you pass stools without the help of laxatives. If you want to regulate your bowel movements, you can consume some of these foods throughout the day or if you're looking for instant relief, don't miss slide #8!
Found commonly in most Indian households, some age-old food ingredients come with natural immunity-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. While these spices do wonders for the food's flavour, taste and aroma, they enhance our immunity and help us avoid and fight diseases.
Flax seeds: Starting your day with a tablespoon of roasted flaxseeds can work wonders in improving digestion and have a stress free time on the pot as it 100 grams of flaxseeds contains nearly 27 g of fibre.
Oats: Each cup of cooked oats contains 4 g of dietary fibre. For breakfast, if you have oats along with strawberries or oranges, which are seasonal fruits widely available at this time, you will be able to pass stools with relative ease.
Green juice: If you’re looking for quick relief from constipation, you could make juice from bottle gourd (doodhi) , pudina or mint leaves and cucumber together. Make sure to have a glass or two in the morning to help cleanse your body. You will feel lighter after passing stools a few hours later.
Dates: They are not only a rich source of vitamins but also fibre with 8 g of fibre per 100 grams. While there is no quick fix , two to three dates a day are quite effective in giving the desired results provided you eat healthy foods for the rest of the day.
Apricots: Around 100 g of dried apricots contains 7g of fibre. You should have around three to four of them a day for best results. Other kind of dried fruits like two to three almonds and walnuts a day will also help.
Dried prunes: They are a rich source of fibre (7 g) and are very effective in providing relief from constipation. You could also try a glass of prune juice or two to three dried prunes a day, which will help in clearing your bowels within a few hours itself.
Coffee: While it is the most effective on this list in terms of how fast it can act in clearing your bowels, it isn’t the healthiest option either as it can also irritate your stomach and cause acidity or indigestion.
Therefore, why should we consistently drink green tea with the same flavour and properties? On the contrary, we must actively switch to green tea with all the goodness of Tulsi, lemon, and honey because it is delicious and healthy.
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