Constipation
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14 Foods that cause severe Constipation
Constipation
is
a common issue now days for many wherein the bowel movements are not regular.
It is mainly due to the kind of food we intake. In medical terms when the bowel
movements are less than 3 in a week, it means that you are constipated. Excessive
Bloating, Gas and Pain while passing stool can also be related to Constipation.
Foods
that cause Constipation
Just that there are certain foods that help to relive
constipation .There are also certain foods that can make you severely
constipated.
Bananas
When it comes to constipation banana is a food that
one should avoid. Unripe or under ripe bananas can cause constipation as there
is presence of lot of starch in them which makes it very hard for the body to
digest. They also contain dietary fiber which draws water from the intestines
towards the stool. Dehydration can worsen constipation.
Chewing
Gum
If you swallow many pieces of chewing gum in a short
while or if there is ingestion of too many chewing gums along with other
indigestible foods then this can lead to a blockage in the digestive tract.This
blockage can result in constipation.It is advisable to throw out the gum after
chewing gum and not to take more than one to two sticks in a day.
Caffeine
Caffeine works in both ways .Either as a stimulant
that results in excessive bowel movements or When a person is dehydrated , the
caffeine in Chocolate, Colas ,Tea ,Coffee can lead to severe constipation.
Gluten
foods
Gluten is one of the common causes of
Constipation.Gluten is a kind of protein found in grains such as
wheat,barley,rye.Those with Celiac Disease must avoid foods that contain
gluten.There are many Gluten free foods that can replace the foods that you
enjoy that contains gluten.
White
Rice
White Rice can cause constipation as all the fibre
and nutrients are removed from it .Brown
rice on the other hand can give relief from constipation as the husk,bran and
germ have not been removed from it.
Red
Meat
Red meat can make a person constipated and it can
cause constipation for several reasons.As Red meat is high in fat so it takes
longer time for the digestive tract to process it which makes it for the
stomach difficult to digest.Also as it is rich in iron which can result in
severe constipation.
White
Bread
White Bread can cause constipation and even worsen
it.This also is applicable for other products such as bagels and crackers.There
is no fiber in White breadand our quite heavy in terms of starch content.
Alcohol
Alcohol also leads to constipation. Alcohol results in dehydration and slow down the digestion and irritate
the bowel which can worsen constipation symptoms.
Chocolate
For those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome
should avoid intake of chocolate completely as the large amount of fat content
in chocolate slows down the digestion process which actually happens due to
slowing down of the muscle contractions and slowing foods moving through bowel.
Supplements
Intake of Iron and Calcium supplements can result in
constipation.
Dairy
Products
Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt and Ice cream can cause severe
Constipation. The lactose in dairy products causes Bloating and Gas that can
worsen the condition of constipation.
Fast
Food
Fast food or Junk food like Pizzas and burgers are
extremely high in fat content and low in fiber. Fried foods cause constipation.
The nutritional value is nearly nil in these types of foods.
Rather than ordering from outside it would be better
to have at home .You can make use Whole wheat burgers or Buns and try using a
veg pattie made with minimal oil at home.
Rather than frying go for baked sweet potato fries.
Processed
Food and Frozen dinners
There is no nutrition in processed food and the fat
and salt content is extremely high.
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White Bread
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Pastries
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Frozen Meals
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Chips
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Hot Dogs
Having these foods slows down the
digestion process and causes constipation. Try having fruits and vegetables in
natural form and drink enough water to keep the digestive process working
normally.
Chips
Snacking on Potato chips is
extremely unhealthy as they are high in fat,extremely low in fiber and nutrition.Potato
chips slows down digestion and causes constipation.Instead much on raw veggies
and they help to regulate the bowel movements.
