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Dietary management for constipation

Principle of diet:Normal carbohydrates, adequate proteins, low or restricted fat, high fiber, normal vitamins and minerals, excess of fluids should be taken.

Coarse bran can be taken as breakfast cereal.

High fiber diet should be given which should include whole cereals, fiber rich vegetables and fruits.

Foods to be included:Carrots, apple, oranges, guava, pomegranate, cabbage, ladies finger, brinjal, peas, beans, kovai, bitter guard, whole grains, bread, rice, pulses, fruit juices, soups, etc.

Foods to be avoided:Very spicy foods, tea, coffee, excess of alcohol, all this causes irritation to the colon so they should be avoided.

Use of laxatives should be avoided as they may lead to excess loss of sodium and potassium.

Correction of faulty habits:Worry, anxiety, fatigue and change in life style may cause stress which in turn leads to constipation. Hence stress should be avoided. They should take more exercises.

Sample diet for Constipation

TimingsMenuServingsEarly morningTeaBread1 cup2 slicesBreakfastVegetable dosa Lemon juice 3 no.s 1 glassMid morningpomegranateVegetable soup1 no.1 bowlLunchRiceRasamCluster beans curryCurd2 katori1 katori1 katori1 cupTimingsMenuServingsTea timeCoffeePoha1 cup1 servingDinnerRiceSambarKovai curryButter milk Vegetable salad 2 katori1 katori1 katori1 cup1 servingBed timeSkimmed milk1 glassAdvantages of fiber:Reduces the cholesterol.It controls blood sugar levels.Lowers the risk of heart diseases.Weight loss and management.Lowers risk of hemorrhoids.

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