Diet Rx

Diet for Constipation

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition that develops when bowel motions are more challenging or less regular than usual. It may be brought on by elements like a low fiber diet, dehydration, or particular drugs, and it can cause discomfort, bloating, and pain.

Eat freely 20 foods

Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.

AGGREGATE FRUITS OR DRUPES

  • Berries

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Brown Rice
  • Oats (Jaee)

FRUITS

  • Apple
  • Dates (Khajur)
  • Fig (Anjeer)
  • Guava
  • Kiwi
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Pear
  • Prunes
  • Raisins (Kishmish)

GRAIN LEGUMES

  • Beans
  • Lentils (Dals)

GRAINS

  • Whole wheat bread

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

  • Cabbage (Patta gobi)
  • Spinach (Palak)

ROOTS AND TUBERS

  • Carrot
  • Sweet potato (Sakarkand)

In moderation 17 foods

Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.

ANIMAL MEAT

  • Fresh Fish
  • Red meat

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • White rice

DRINKS

  • Herbal Tea

EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS

  • Egg White

FRUITS

  • Avocado
  • Dark chocolate

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Butter
  • Ghee
  • Indian cottage cheese (Paneer)
  • Yogurt

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Tofu
  • White bread

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Coconut oil (Naariyal ka tel)
  • Olive oil (Jaitoon ka tel)
  • Seeds and nuts

POULTRY

  • Chicken

Better avoided 15 foods

Foods that tend to make this condition worse.

BEVERAGES

  • Caffeine

DRINKS

  • Carbonated drinks( soda)

FRUITS

  • Banana

GRAINS

  • Pizza

JUNK FOOD

  • Chips
  • Fast food

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Cheese
  • Ice Cream

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Dairy Products (Milk, Cream, Butter, Cheese,

OTHERS

  • Fried food

PROCESSED FOOD

  • Processed foods

STARCHY FOOD

  • White pasta
  • Alcohol
  • Chocolate
  • Spicy food

This is general dietary guidance for a condition, not a prescription or a personal diet plan. What is right for you depends on your health, medicines and reports — confirm changes with a doctor or dietitian.

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