Top tips to keep constipation at bay
Making certain lifestyle changes in your routine can help prevent constipation. Here are tips by dietician Richa Doshi.
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Making small changes in your daily routine can help you deal with constipation. Adding more fibre-rich food to your diet, staying physically active, and consuming plenty of fluids are some of the things you can do for restoring your bowel function. Here are tips by dietician Richa Doshi to keep constipation at bay.(Pixabay, Shutterstock)
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Eat meals around same time: Eating at fixed time can help us with better metabolism. Having food at irregular timings or skipping meals can slow down metabolism and lead to digestive trouble.(Imaging: Anand Sinha)
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Drink more water: Dehydration is one of the reasons behind constipation. Having enough water in the gut can help soften stools and stimulate bowel movement.(Shutterstock)
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Add vegetables and fruits to your diet: Food rich in fibre such as apples, beans, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium increases stool bulk and help relieve constipation.(Pixabay)
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