Foods That Cause Constipation
Feeling the pain of a full stomach, but not being able to
eliminate it when going to the bathroom can be a very
uncomfortable feeling. Constipation can be a painful
experience and can lead to other problems as well, like
hemorrhoids.
There are many factors and foods that cause constipation.
Knowing these will help you avoid the situation.
Three factors can help aid in digestion and help avoid
constipation: Diet, water in-take, and exercise. If you
exercise regularly, even if it is just walking after eating,
you will help aid in digestion. Drinking plenty of water will
not only help the rest of your body remain hydrated to carry
out necessary functions, but will help soften digested foods
that become wastes to be eliminated. Eating foods that cause
constipation should be avoided. Better choices in foods will
also keep constipation from being a problem.
Foods to stay away from include foods that are low in fiber
and high in fat. Processed foods that contain refined flour,
sugars, white rice, and pre-packaged foods that do not have
any fiber content are major contributors to constipation
Milk, cheese, fatty meats, ice cream, potato chips, and pizza are
just a few of the hydrogenated and animal fat choices that clog
the waste removal process in the body. If you are consuming
too much caffeine, alcoholic beverages, and fruit juices
high in sugar content, then you are setting yourself up for
a long rest on the toilet straining and waiting for nothing to happen.
What you should be eating are foods high in fiber such as vegetables,
whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and drinking plenty of water.
People who consume a lot of fiber, don't generally have problems
with constipation. When you are shopping for food, look for the
foods that contain the high fiber. If you have not had many of them
before, be sure to look up good ways to prepare them so that you will
enjoy making them a part of your diet. Try to replace a fatty or low
fiber food once a week with a high fiber one. Eventually, you may
completely change the way you are eating and who knows?
You may actually like it better.
Finding what causes constipation for you and making changes to
eliminate it will make your body healthier and make you feel better.
You have nothing to lose except time in the bathroom and more comfort.