I'm being serious, what are some foods that will make you constipated so i know what foods to stay away from?

Question

& what are some foods that will get you out of being constipated? i heard granola bars are good what else?

Answer 1

Fibre, in any form is known to diminish transit time (i.e. the length of time it takes for something that is eaten to pass right through the system) and thus reduce constipation. Of course the amount of water you drink is also as important as the food that you might have. Yeast and other related products that contain yeast are great for your digestive system. White breads and pastas along with refined and processed foods have less fibre and more of the unwanted fat making you lethargic.

In general it is wise to eat small meals often and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as having plenty to drink (one and a half to three litres of fluid daily). Foods containing fibre include brown rice, whole meal pasta, whole meal/brown bread, potatoes with their jackets, etc. It is also wise to take regular exercise or at least remain active. When you suffer from constipation, you are most likely to have dry skin as the constipation removes any and trace of water from your body.

These sites will give you more information. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

The sugar/corn syrup in granola bars makes you constipated! This site tells which foods help and hurt and why. Plus how to get unconstipated in less than an hour.

http://phifoundation.org

Answer 3

Try increasing water intake. Fiber is also a good idea. Like Special K, raisin bran cereal, veggies. Bananas and cheese make alot of people condstipated. Increasing activity even walking will help those muscles work better as well. If that does not work you should try seeing an MD it could be due to a thyroid issue(are you tired/heavy periods/dry skin/wt gain?) or something like that. But it may just be as simple as a diet change

Answer 4

Cheese = constipation

The above answer about Shaklee Herblax is correct when referring to a laxative. It is very good and will not hurt your stomach; unless you take more than is recommended. Keep in mind, this is a laxative, so you don't want to take it every day.

1/2 cup Fiber One cereal w/1 cup skim milk (three times a day) will also keep you regular.

Drink at least 64 oz of water each day.

Answer 5

Foods that cause it: White bread, ice cream, cheese, too much meats.

Foods that fix it: Veggies, fruit, whole grain products

Other cures: Fibre drinks like metamucil

Essentially, fibre is the food component that prevents constipation, so foods high in fibre will ease it.

Answer 6

Prunes, scrambled eggs, warm water with 1/2 Lemon first thing in the morning. Drink 8 Glasses of water and eat bran cereal.

Answer 7

Cheese, Milk, Yogurt, and just about anything Dairy will constipate you. Foods with high fiber (celery, shredded wheat, etc.) will do the opposite.

Answer 8

Cheese, chocolate, and too much starch will leave you constipated. Eating salads, fruits, and veggies, along with drinking a lot of water, will unconstipate you.

Answer 9

Drink plenty of water, excersise helps, eat more grains and try a fiber drink. I have one that order and works great. It tastes great and has a blend of herbs that really helps. Email me for the details. I know I am a lot healthier because of it.
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Answer 10

Cheese constipates. Prunes or prune juice will loosen things up.