Constipation is the cause of malfunctioning of the gastrointestinal tract. They are justified by a sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition, advanced age or pregnancy.
The fact that this condition brings a lot of pain and discomfort is an undeniable fact, because a person suffering from constipation is inactive, depressed and not always collected. Modern pharmacology is working on the creation of effective and effective drugs with a minimum list of side effects. But what should one do for those for whom, due to their venerable age or pregnancy, a medical solution to the issue is impossible? In this case, a laxative of plant origin will help.
Prevention of constipation
As you know, the root cause of constipation is malnutrition, that is, snacking on sandwiches instead of a complex lunch, fast food, disproportionate intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. For example, proteins are the building material for the body, but their excessive intake of the body provokes constipation. The greatest concentration of this element is concentrated in meat, fish and cottage cheese. Therefore, it is necessary to control the amount of consumption of these products. Prevention of constipation can be carried out using oat or wheat bran - this is a natural natural laxative of plant origin. The thing is that bran, in addition to vitamins and minerals, contains fiber and insoluble fiber. They are not amenable to processing by gastric juice, and therefore cleanse the intestines of toxins and feces. To normalize digestion, it is enough to use 1 tablespoon of bran in the morning and in the evening, washing them down with a large amount of liquid (water, tea, coffee, etc.). Another excellent prophylactic laxative of plant origin is oatmeal with the addition of dried fruits.
Those who start their day with a plate of this dish are unfamiliar with bloating, belching, constipation and other unpleasant phenomena associated with digestive problems.
Laxative foods
If, for any reason, medical treatment of constipation is unacceptable, it's time to pay attention to alternative methods, for example, a laxative of plant origin. Among inexpensive, useful and contraindicated products, there are three main groups:
- fresh vegetables and fruits;
- dried fruits;
- dairy products.
Fresh vegetables and fruits are consumed in the form of juices, mashed potatoes, salads. It is advisable not to heat them so that they do not lose their beneficial properties. Although jelly, prepared on the basis of these products, has a pronounced laxative effect, it is a very effective laxative of plant origin.
Beets, pumpkin, carrots, cabbage (most of its varieties and species), turnips, parsnips, and legumes are far from the entire list of vegetables recommended for normalizing stools. As for fresh fruits, these are apples, plums, pears and grapes. They are used whole and in the form of salads or juices (mashed potatoes). Among the dried fruits that give a laxative effect, the best are prunes, raisins and apricots. As for fermented milk products, in terms of their effectiveness it takes the first place in the list of “Natural laxatives”. It includes kefir, yogurt, fermented baked milk, yoghurts without sugar and fillers. It is important that the product is fresh, no more than 3-5 days from the date of manufacture, otherwise its laxative effect is practically nullified. In most cases, nutritionists or gastroenterologists are advised to cook such products on their own.