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What to do about constipation? Diet taboos for constipation

Asked by:Lucille

Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 09:26 AM

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  • Melissa Melissa

    Apr 11, 2026

      constipate Patients should choose some high-protein and high-vitamin foods in their diet, and increase their dietary fiber intake. They should drink more water, eat less spicy food, and eat less food that is not suitable for digestion.

      What to eat for constipation

      pumpkin

      Pumpkin is a low-sugar, low-calorie food. The fiber it contains has a good laxative effect, so you should eat more of it.

      banana

      Bananas are rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation, so they can be eaten appropriately.

      apple

      Apples contain more pectin and fiber, which can improve gastrointestinal motility and can be eaten appropriately by patients with constipation.

      black sesame seeds

      Black sesame has the effect of laxative and intestinal moistening, which is beneficial to patients with constipation and is suitable for regular consumption.

      brown rice

      Brown rice is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote the proliferation of beneficial gastrointestinal bacteria, accelerate intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation.

      sweet potato

      Sweet potato has the effect of widening the intestines and stomach and relieving constipation. It is an ideal food for relieving constipation symptoms. Constipation patients can eat it appropriately.

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