Constipation is not a disease but a condition in which the bowel movement of a person gets disturbed and causes uneasiness and its heavy feeling disturbs the constipated person. However, you must not ignore this problem as it signals that your digestive system has been affected. This problem is directly related to poor dietary intake. In such a case you must try to concentrate on healthier diets and make a list of foods that causes constipation so that you can avoid them as far as possible.
If you're having trouble with constipation, try your best to avoid these foods:
Chocolate
Although eating chocolate can make you happy, it is a no-no for people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The exact mechanism isn't known, but it is thought that the large amount of fat in chocolate can slow the digestion process. It is thought to slow down muscle contractions (peristalsis) and thus foods moving through the bowel.
In one study, researchers in Germany asked people who had constipation to name the foods they thought caused it. Chocolate was mentioned most frequently.
Dairy Products
In large quantities, dairy products, such as milk and cheese, can cause many people to become constipated. It is unknown if it is dairy itself, or if it's a combination of things. However, the lactose in dairy can cause increased gas and bloating. That can make you feel even worse if things aren't moving through properly."
One study of Iranian children, ages 1 to 13, found that dairy products could be the cause of their constipation. Almost all the children (80 percent) who eliminated cow's milk and milk products from their diet had more regular bowel movements.
Red Meat
There are plenty of reasons not to eat a lot of red meat. One is that eating a large portion of red meat can make you constipated. A number of things make red meat constipating. It's high in fat, so it takes longer for the digestive tract to process it. It also has tough protein fibers that can be difficult for your stomach to digest. Also, red meat is rich in iron, which can be constipating. Kings advice: Limit your intake of red meat.
Bananas
There are many benefits of eating banana everyday. People who are having diarrhea can eat banana for faster recovery. However, bananas are a conundrum when it comes to constipation foods to avoid. It's a matter of timing: Unripe bananas can cause constipation; Ripe bananas can help relieve constipation.
Green bananas cause constipation because they still have a lot of starch, which can be hard for the body to digest. Bananas also contain pectin (fiber) that draws water from the intestines toward the stool. So, if someone is already dehydrated, this can only worsen the problem.
Caffeine
Like bananas, caffeine can go either way. Caffeine is a stimulant that can make have more bowel movements. But if you're dehydrated, you may find that the caffeine in coffee, black tea, and chocolate only makes you more constipated.
Further there are also other causes which are responsible for this problem and needs to be avoided: Check them out:
- Anxiety and suffering from diabetes.
- Fatigue and consuming huge amount of protein rich and processed foods.
- Avoiding the intake of water and not chewing food completely.
- Over-eating and not doing enough exercises.
- Using excess iron supplements and ignoring fiber foods.
If you want to prevent this problem then you must surely concentrate on more liquid and fiber food intake. Vegetables and fruits contain fibers naturally. Moreover, you must try to consume high fatty food items in less amount such as meats, cheese and eggs. Furthermore, the food items which cannot be digested easily should be chewed very well and then swallowed. In short check the following simple tips:
- Drink lots of water.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle complimented with healthy diets.
