Healthy Diet 1

A High Fiber Diet helps to form soft, bulky stools. A doctor or dietitian can help plan an appropriate
diet. High-fiber foods include beans; whole grains
and bran cereals; fresh fruits; and vegetables such
as asparagus, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and
carrots. For people prone to constipation, limiting
foods that have little or no fiber such as ice cream, cheese, meat, and processed foods is also
important. Other changes that can help treat and prevent
constipation include drinking enough water and
other liquids such as fruit and vegetable juices and
clear soup, engaging in daily exercise, and
reserving enough time to have a bowel movement.
In addition, the urge to have a bowel movement should not be ignored.