CONSTIPATED? GET RID WITH RIGHT FOOD

Constipation as a medical issue can be well treated with appropriate nutrition, as you will learn from at least 5 examples. All scientifically verified. Just read on to understand the details.    

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND
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Good health is not only the contrary of disease and mortality, it is an issue of wellbeing as well. Based on certain lifestyle factors. Justy like constipation as poor bowel movements and the passing of stool. Sounds harmless? Not necessarily. If we take a look at potential symptoms of constipation like bloating and even pain during the bowel movement.
 
In order to tackle this issue, it is important to understand the  
 

CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION
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According to the governmental U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH) from a medical point of view. Such as, inter alia,
- diabetes
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- celiac disease
- diverticulitis
- hypothyroidism
- proctitis  

And even more ‘medical’ problems, with respect to certain physical and mental groups of medications. Such as, inter alia,
- anti-inflammatories
- antacids
- diuretics
- antihistamines
- antidepressants
- calcium channel blockers
- anticonvulsants
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NATURE’S NUTRITIONAL ANSWERS – SCINENTIFICALLY VERIFIED
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Since, as you, see synthetic medications obviously are not the appropriate answer, let us learn from science about at least some nutrition to fight constipation successfully in 5 food groups, as an example.   

• Fruits

 
According to research at, inter alia, the University of Otago Christchurch in Christchurch, New Zealand,
 
- Kiwi 
with their content of fiber are powerful against constipation.
 
Similar the situation with
 
- Grapes 

Because of their fiber and water content.
 
Same is with
 
- Apples 

Also being rich in fiber and water
 
Just like
 
- Raspberries/blackberries 

Not to forget about
 
- Prunes 

not only because of their content of fiber but also because of phenolic and sorbitol compounds, thus offering gastrointestinal power.

• Vegetables

 
Based on research at, inter alia, the University & Hospital of Tsukuba in Tsukuba, Japan, fiber-rich vegetables like
 
- Broccoli 

fight intestinal microorganisms and support digestion, accordingly. Known as
 
The gut-friendly bacteria

• Probiotics

 
are softening stool, thus fighting constipation. Like
 
- Yogurt/kefir 

According to research at, inter alia,
- University of Valencia in Valencia, Spain
   &
- Oita University in Yufa, Japan 

Also
 
- Sauerkraut 

as based on research at, inter alia, Nicholls University in Thibodaux, LA.

• Pulses

 
Because of their high fiber content  
 
- Lentils/beans/peas  

Help against constipation, according to international research at, inter alia,
- University of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN
- University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada
   &
- University of Wollongong in Wollongong, Australia 

IN A NUTSHELL
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Constipation as a medical issue can be well treated with appropriate nutrition, as you have learned from at least 5 examples. All scientifically verified.    
 

ADAGE OF THE WEEK ​

​“If people let government decide what food they eat and what medicine they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny."
American President Thomas Jefferson
(“Man of the People”)
1743-1826