3.Pick High-Fiber Fruits
Fresh fruits pack lots of healthy nutrients. But fiber isn’t always one of them. A cup of cantaloupe, for example, has very little of the rough stuff. Instead, go with these five fiber powerhouses:
Dried figs (1 cup): 14.6 grams
Prunes (1 cup): 12.4 grams
Asian pear (large): 9.9 grams
Raspberries (1 cup): 8 grams
Apple (large): 5.4 grams
4.Drink Up
When your body lacks enough water to push your digested food forward, it leaves your stools hard and dry. No wonder dehydration can cause constipation or make it worse. Drinking lots of fluids won’t always cure your constipation, but it does help many people. If you’re not a big fan of water, ask your doctor what other liquids you can try.
