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Home / / 3 Foods To Stimulate Your Bowels

3 Foods To Stimulate Your Bowels

185937077Irregularity in your bowel movement is definitely something you don’t want to have to deal with. What may seem like a simple issue, could also lead to bigger problems in the end.

There are plenty of foods that can promote bowel regularity and keep you from feeling bloated and constipated.

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1. Whole grains
Whole grains are grains that have not lost vital nutrients and fiber during foodprocessing. As a result, whole grains may enhance blood sugar balance, appetite control, cardiovascular health and digestive irregularities. Whole grains contain significant amounts of soluble fiber which, according to MayoClinic.com, helps material move through your digestive tract, enhances stool bulk and promotes healthy bowel movements.MUST READ: What Your Bowels Really Say About Your Health

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yogurt pot close upFor best results, replace enriched breads, pasta, cereals and snack foods with whole grain equivalents. Whole grain fiber-rich foods include whole wheat spaghetti, pearled barley, whole grain bran flakes and muffins, steel-cut oats, air-popped popcorn, brown rice, wild rice and 100 percent whole grain breads.

2. Yogurt
Yogurt is cultured dairy containing healthy, or “friendly,” bacteria that promote digestive health and may help prevent infections caused by harmful bacteria. Probiotics may help restore intestinal health and relieve constipation in some people, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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3. Flaxseed
Ground flaxseed provides a simple fiber-enhancing ingredient for baked goods, cereals, yogurt and smoothies. Flaxseed is particularly valuable if your constipation is related to celiac disease and you cannot tolerate wheat or gluten-containing foods.

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