Are you constipated? This high fiber meal plan is the solution!
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Emily Lachtrupp is a Registered Dietitian with experience in nutritional counseling recipe analysis and meal planning. She has worked with clients struggling with diabetes weight loss digestive issues and more. In her free time you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog Winston.
Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Constipation affects about 16 out of every 100 adults in the U.S. While you may experience occasional constipation if you suddenly change your diet or are traveling chronic constipation often requires more intervention.
Chronic constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements difficult bowel movements or both for at least three months. If you think you have chronic constipation it is helpful to contact your doctor. Medications and certain conditions such as diabetes hypothyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome can all cause constipation. Of course diet and lifestyle factors such as not getting enough fiber and fluids can also increase the incidence of constipation.
