CONSTIPATION

Constipation, often characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, can be addressed through lifestyle and dietary modifications. Follow these general guidelines to help prevent constipation:

• Engage in regular exercise, as appropriate for your medical condition.
• Maintain proper hydration levels (aim for one to two liters of liquids daily).
• Adopt a diet rich in fiber.
• Establish a consistent daily bathroom routine, such as after breakfast, to promote regularity.
• Avoid resisting the urge to defecate.
• Collaborate with your healthcare professional to reassess the use of laxatives, especially irritant laxatives, as chronic use may contribute to constipation.

Incorporate the following fiber-rich foods into your diet:

• Include high-fiber cereals like Croques-Fibres™, All-Bran™, Weetabix™, Bran Flakes™, Shredded Wheat™, and Raisin Bran™.
• Choose whole-wheat or bran-based bread over white bread.
• Opt for nuts and seeds such as whole almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and shredded dried coconut.
• Prioritize frozen and canned peas, whole kernel corn, boiled spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and green beans among vegetables.
• Include fiber-rich fruits like apricots, dried dates and figs, bananas, raspberries, pears, prunes, raisins, and fresh or cooked rhubarb.
• Integrate legumes into your diet, such as chickpeas, lentils, and white kidney beans.

By making mindful food choices, increasing fluid intake, and incorporating regular exercise, you can take proactive steps to prevent constipation.

Always be mindful of your diet, as it significantly influences your health!