The problem of delayed bowel movements, or, more simply, constipation, worries many. If this phenomenon is regular, it causes a lot of inconvenience and literally interferes with living a fulfilling life. If you are familiar with it, you do not need to rush to the pharmacy for medicines, you can solve it by using the right products.
Why constipation is harmful
This is a fairly common phenomenon, associated primarily with eating disorders, improperly selected diet, lack of physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle. Certain strict mono diets can also cause constipation, especially if you eat them regularly. It is normal to have a daily bowel movement at the same time, usually in the morning. When this does not happen, a person during the day, or even several, feels heaviness in the stomach and in the lower abdomen, painful sensations and headaches may appear, and appetite disappears. In addition, irregularities can disrupt your plans, forcing them to abandon them in search of a toilet.
A common mistake is self-medication, uncontrolled intake of laxatives and cleansing enemas, which a person prescribes for himself. This can lead to the fact that the intestines refuse to perform their functions, and normal stool becomes impossible altogether. But, fortunately, it is quite possible to establish regular random bowel movements with the help of eating the right foods that stimulate peristalsis. And among them there are quite a few of them that everyone loves, for example, some fruits and berries.
Eat laxative fruits and berries at the end of the day, after dinner, or instead.
Laxative fruits and berries
These are, first of all, those that are rich in fiber. It stimulates an increase in the number of beneficial acid-loving bacteria in the intestines. These bacteria are involved in the process of digesting food, forming short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are necessary for the normal functioning of the entire intestine and to maintain its motor activity.
Prune broth is a safe laxative that can be safely given even to children under one year old. Steamed prunes with beets are recommended for adults.
These fruits and berries include: grapes, plums, bananas, figs, apricots. Their action is individual, some are more helped by figs, others by plums. They can be eaten both raw and dried. From them you can make infusions, decoctions and compotes, which also have a laxative effect. Dry and fresh fruits and berries can be added to main courses and baked goods; freshly made juice from these fruits and berries also gives a good effect.
