Foods that help your bowel :(
Options
amblight
Posts: 350 Member
Well, TMI, I know, but it's a big problem for me....
I am doing low carb-ish (since I'm doing pretty low cal, while still wanting a lot of protein, carbs is what has to go! + bread and pasta is boring=not worth the calories), so yes, I'm not getting a lot of whole grain....
BUT, I'm rather eating a lot of fiber-full things (beans, brocolli, brussel sprouts, berries, aspurgus, egg plant, leafy veggies etc.), and lately I've been eating lots of seeds as well. But I'm actually only averaging 22g of fiber/day! Some of the entries I've made may not have had the fiber listed, I'm thinking
I also happen to eat a lot of kiwis lately, which is apparently also good for the bowel.
I'm hesitant to start snacking prunes, since they are rather high calorie, and not a food I'll enjoy much. But I may have to suck it up, and make room for them in my diet if things continue this way!
I drink A LOT of water, and I get 30% of my calories from fat, so I don't think those are the problem either...
I've always been slightly prone to constipation (apparently you're supposed to go every day????? I've never!), but it's pretty bad now.
I am doing low carb-ish (since I'm doing pretty low cal, while still wanting a lot of protein, carbs is what has to go! + bread and pasta is boring=not worth the calories), so yes, I'm not getting a lot of whole grain....
BUT, I'm rather eating a lot of fiber-full things (beans, brocolli, brussel sprouts, berries, aspurgus, egg plant, leafy veggies etc.), and lately I've been eating lots of seeds as well. But I'm actually only averaging 22g of fiber/day! Some of the entries I've made may not have had the fiber listed, I'm thinking
I also happen to eat a lot of kiwis lately, which is apparently also good for the bowel.
I'm hesitant to start snacking prunes, since they are rather high calorie, and not a food I'll enjoy much. But I may have to suck it up, and make room for them in my diet if things continue this way!
I drink A LOT of water, and I get 30% of my calories from fat, so I don't think those are the problem either...
I've always been slightly prone to constipation (apparently you're supposed to go every day????? I've never!), but it's pretty bad now.
0
Replies
-
I defy your bowels to disobey 1/4 cabbage, steamed to soften (so you can eat it all). I admit it's pretty staunch disobeying the kiwifruit, which indicates a bowel of ill will... but nothing can withstand the mighty motivational force of cabbage.0
-
Try psyllium husks to boost soluble fibre - 1 tsp in water daily should help keep things moving.0
-
Try psyllium husks to boost soluble fibre - 1 tsp in water daily should help keep things moving.0
-
I do like cabbage a lot! I've alway eaten it raw, and thus tend to get enough of the 'sting' it has (like raw onions), but I will try to steam it then... I'll eat 1/4 of a head for 4 days, see how I'm feeling0
-
I've been eating a "fiber mix" on my breakfast dairy for the past few days, and I now see that's deffinitely an incomplete entry, only macros, so it logs as 0 fiber... I'll fix that when I get home. Maybe thats even as fiberfull as a tea spoon husk. I'd prefer 'real food' over supplementd.0
-
It's not low carb, but I'd be impressed if your body can hold up to a peanut butter banana smoothie or a chia banana smoothie.
And try munching on grapes instead of prunes if you won't enjoy the prunes.
Chase either of those with some strong black coffee.0 -
22g a day is close to average as it's recommend people try to get 25. Pretty sure you are suppose to go everyday. I go 6 times a day but I have ibs. But I have been constipated before And I'd rather have diareah than be constipated.0
-
I'd prefer 'real food' over supplementd.0
-
I actually LOVE prunes. They contain a naturally occuring sugar alcohol which means they are sweet but less calories per serving then a lot of other dried fruits.
A handful of prunes for a snack at night + black coffee in the morning = staying regular for me lol.0 -
I have a problem with my bowels, and I usually eat 5 or 6 prunes every morning. It helps.0
-
Cabbage will also cause bloating, and not making the tummy very happy. (Raw-Organic) Sauerkraut is good for the bowels. TMI...for me...1/2 cup of coffee makes for a smooth day.0
-
I find that a small glass (6oz) of V8 everyday in the morning will make me regular. I don't like the taste, so I usually gulp it down quickly and follow with water. Look for the low sodium one! It takes a few days to get your body used to the "schedule" but it works for me!0
-
I had this problem myself. What worked for me was drinking 1-2 glasses of cold water right from my brita as soon as i wake up in the morning. Then once i have my breakfast and coffee everything moves along nicely0
-
Casagrada sagrada is not a food but it's a pill taken daily or every other day. Works for me and is the only thing that has worked for me. I've tried all the other stuff mentioned here and nothing works to this level0
-
Coffee?0
-
Restoralax was a miracle worker for me!0
-
I start my day with a big glass of room temp-to-warm water with the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Jump starts the digestive system! Coffee and tea are bowel stimulants as well, and yogurt also has a lot of natural bacteria that helps keep your gut healthy!
That said, as a nurse, we say you should go daily but some people just have different systems. As long as you're going in a routine that is regular for YOU and not experiencing any discomfort, you should be fine, three days is usually where the line gets drawn and we suggest outside methods. If you really feel like you need a good 'cleaning' then try Epsom salt. The salt draws the water into the bowel and the magnesium helps to stimulate the intestinal contractions to get things moving.0 -
If I really needed to get help in this area, I would drink a coffee with creamer. It seems to act as a laxative for me. I guess I am kind of weird, what may constipate others does the opposite for me, like beef and dairy or pizza hut.0
-
Research and try Goodbelly shots.Take the 14 day challenge and if you can get your money back if not satisfied. They come in a variety of flavors. Just one quick swallow a day of this probiotic may help and also provide many other benefits.0
-
Every time I've ever tried going low carb I've blocked up. Just get your carbs from fresh fruit and not pasta and breads. Apples have a good amount of fiber0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 391.9K Introduce Yourself
- 43.5K Getting Started
- 259.8K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.7K Food and Nutrition
- 47.3K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 397 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.8K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.3K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 975 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.3K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions