A proper diet for constipation
The main substance that helps to normalize the functioning of internal organs, is a tissue. What is it? Fiber helps improve intestinal peristalsis and the digestive system in General. Which contains a large amount of fiber? She is rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, cereals. Moreover, some fruits should be consumed with the peel, as it contains the maximum amount of nutrients.
When choosing vegetables and herbs should give preference to dark-green color, as this indicates the high content of magnesium. Use cauliflower, broccoli, spinach allows you to get rid of unpleasant symptoms.
Be sure the diet the diet should include prunes, which contains not only fiber, but also has a laxative effect. You can add dried fruit to cereal porridge, you can soak in water and drink the broth or eat 3-4 berries on an empty stomach.
Useful for constipation figs and raisins, as they contain a large amount of nutrients and minimal calories.
You need to include foods which promote easy bowel movements:
- milk products;
- bread from wheat flour or whole grains;
gray grits;
- compotes from dried fruits and berries;
- salted fish;
freshly made vegetable juices;
coffee.
The "coffee lovers", as a rule, there are no such problems, as the drink speeds up the process of digestion, which leads to rapid evacuation.
When constipation and colitis, it is recommended to cook steamed or boiled. Fruits and vegetables are best consumed in raw form, which allows to restore the activity of the bowel. Daily ration should be divided into 5-6 receptions in small portions.
Special attention should be paid to fluid intake. Without any contraindications daily volume of water for an adult should be at least 1.5-2 liters. The amount of easily digestible carbohydrates and foods with a high sugar content it is recommended to reduce or completely to refuse them.
Folk remedies for the treatment of constipation
For active stimulation of the bowel is required 15 minutes before each meal drink a glass of warm water add 1-2 tbsp of lemon juice. This drink helps soften the stool, effectively remove them from the body, in the intestine ceases to prick.
Daily fasting eat vegetable salad from fresh cabbage, beets, carrots, apples and greens. Optimal salad dressing – vegetable oil or lemon juice.
A means to avoid constipation:
- replace common salt sea cabbage, which is sold in pharmacies;
- pour a glass of water 2-3 tsp of Flaxseed meal and drink before bedtime;
- add 1 tbsp of bran with every meal.
In the presence of colitis bran should be taken with caution.
Frequent constipation should abandon the use of bilberry, strong tea, cocoa, fixing cereals, and pasta products made with white flour, animal protein. These products are generally used for diarrhea, as have a reverse effect on the body. Any funds selected by the doctor, as some products cause serious complications.