Constipation is never fun to deal with. Try eating more of these five fiber-rich fruits to help relieve the discomfort and keep things moving.
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5 Science-Backed Foods to Relieve Constipation
Novella Lui is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition and health writer. She is passionate about helping others build healthy relationships with food by sharing practical easy-to-follow tips. Novella combines her interest in providing evidence-based nutrition and health education with food and culture by creating consumer-facing content for brands and publications. As a foodie and globetrotter she loves discovering new flavors and exploring different cuisines. In her free time you can find her searching for hidden food gems and spending time outdoors hiking local trails.
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We all know how uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful constipation can be. Constipation is technically defined as going three days without a bowel movement for most people. However this varies greatly from person to person. Surprisingly (or perhaps not) about 16% of adults have symptoms of constipation and about 33% of adults 60 and older have symptoms of constipation according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
