Foods to Relieve Constipation

From independent resources ... common foods highlighted.

Medicinenet.com
Beans; Kiwi; Sweet Potato; Popcorn; Nuts and Seeds; Pears, Plums and Apples; Whole Grain Bread; Berries; Flaxseed; Brocolli; Prunes; Coffee

WebMD.com
Raspberries; Pears; Popcorn; Watermelon; Oatmeal; Almonds; Potatoes; Lentils; Yogurt; Coffee; Water

Womenshealthmagazine.com
Beans; Brocolli; Oatmeal; Spinach; Nuts; Berries; Pears; Apples; Okra; Coffee, Sauerkraut

Foods to Avoid: Dairy; Fast Food; Red Meat; Gluten foods; Unripe Bananas

Remedies for Constipation
Keep in mind that the bowels may need to be retrained. Here are some common rules to retrain the bowels:

• Figure out the cause of your constipation and make necessary changes. For example, stop over-using laxatives, or discover which medication is causing your constipation.
• Never hold in a bowel movement.
• Drink up to eight glasses of pure, filtered water daily.
• Set a specific time to defecate every day, such as after breakfast or after exercising.
• Maintain a regular exercise routine of 20 minutes a day, three times weekly.