Finding the Right Foods For Your Constipation
When constipation becomes part of your day to day life, hopefully you understand that something needs to change in your diet.
Popular culture doesn't help, unfortunately, as we're constantly bombarded with ads for fast foods and junk foods that contribute to constipation for people of all ages.
The bottom line remains the same for most people: you need more fruit and veggies in your diet.
You may also be experiencing an underlying condition causing your constipation.
One condition that is proving to be more common than once understood is celiac disease or some form of gluten intolerance.
Gluten intolerance can have many serious, long term consequences, but it often manifests itself early on through constipation.
There are different degrees and forms of gluten intolerance.
People who suffer from it may experience just a few of over 250 possible symptoms.
Whether or not you are formally diagnosed with celiac disease, you can still suffer some form of gluten intolerance.
If constipation and other intestinal discomforts persist despite your best efforts, I encourage you to see your physician as it is possible you are suffering from some form of gluten intolerance.
In lieu of gluten intolerance, your best bet will be to discipline yourself to work more vegetables, whole foods, beans and fruits into your diet.
Try to get that fiber up to and over 20 grams a day.
Additionally, make sure you get a little more exercise to get that metabolism in better shape.
Along with adding healthy foods you should try to subtract some unhealthy foods.
Greasy fast foods and foods stuffed with refined sugars should be eliminated as much as possible.
One type of food you might experiment with cutting from your diet is dairy.
Cheeses and milk often are the root of constipation, so it may be worth your time and health to replace it in your diet for a few weeks to see how you do.
With the growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, you shouldn't have difficulty finding healthy and tasty replacements for dairy products in any quality grocery store.
If you have integrated healthier foods and better exercise into your lifestyle and you still suffer from cramping and constipation, you should really seek advice from your doctor or nutritionist.
While some of these symptoms may not escalate beyond being a daily nuisance at first, they may have long term consequences you must address before it is too late.
Popular culture doesn't help, unfortunately, as we're constantly bombarded with ads for fast foods and junk foods that contribute to constipation for people of all ages.
The bottom line remains the same for most people: you need more fruit and veggies in your diet.
You may also be experiencing an underlying condition causing your constipation.
One condition that is proving to be more common than once understood is celiac disease or some form of gluten intolerance.
Gluten intolerance can have many serious, long term consequences, but it often manifests itself early on through constipation.
There are different degrees and forms of gluten intolerance.
People who suffer from it may experience just a few of over 250 possible symptoms.
Whether or not you are formally diagnosed with celiac disease, you can still suffer some form of gluten intolerance.
If constipation and other intestinal discomforts persist despite your best efforts, I encourage you to see your physician as it is possible you are suffering from some form of gluten intolerance.
In lieu of gluten intolerance, your best bet will be to discipline yourself to work more vegetables, whole foods, beans and fruits into your diet.
Try to get that fiber up to and over 20 grams a day.
Additionally, make sure you get a little more exercise to get that metabolism in better shape.
Along with adding healthy foods you should try to subtract some unhealthy foods.
Greasy fast foods and foods stuffed with refined sugars should be eliminated as much as possible.
One type of food you might experiment with cutting from your diet is dairy.
Cheeses and milk often are the root of constipation, so it may be worth your time and health to replace it in your diet for a few weeks to see how you do.
With the growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, you shouldn't have difficulty finding healthy and tasty replacements for dairy products in any quality grocery store.
If you have integrated healthier foods and better exercise into your lifestyle and you still suffer from cramping and constipation, you should really seek advice from your doctor or nutritionist.
While some of these symptoms may not escalate beyond being a daily nuisance at first, they may have long term consequences you must address before it is too late.
