Constipation is the cause of improper functioning 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 indisputable fact, because a person suffering from constipation is inactive, depressed and not always collected. Modern pharmacology is working on the creation of effective and efficient drugs with a minimum list of side effects. But what about those for whom, due to advanced age or pregnancy, a medical solution to the issue is impossible? In this case, a herbal laxative 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 foods, disproportionate intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. For example, proteins arebuilding material for the body, but their excessive intake in the body provokes constipation. The highest 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 with the help of oat or wheat bran - this is a natural natural laxative of plant origin. The thing is that bran, in addition to vitamins and trace elements, contains fiber and insoluble fibers. 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 consume 1 tablespoon of bran in the morning and evening, drinking plenty of liquid (water, tea, coffee, etc.). Another great herbal preventive laxative is oatmeal with dried fruit.
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.
Foods with laxative effect
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 non-contraindicated products, there are three main groups:
- fresh vegetables and fruits;
- dried fruits;
- dairy products.
Fresh vegetables andfruits are consumed in the form of juices, purees, salads. It is advisable not to subject them to heat treatment so that they do not lose their useful 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 types), turnips, parsnips, legumes - this is not the whole list of vegetables recommended for stool normalization. As for fresh fruits, these are apples, plums, pears and grapes. They are consumed 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, it ranks first in the list of “Natural laxatives” in terms of its effectiveness. It includes kefir, curdled milk, 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 canceled. In most cases, nutritionists or gastroenterologists advise you to cook these foods yourself.
