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.