John Myers
Fruit is an effective home remedy for constipation. There are some types of fruit that can help you in acute cases when you suffer from constipation. For healthy digestion, it is worth eating fruit regularly.
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These fruits help against acute constipation
If you are suffering from acute constipation, you do not have to resort to laxatives immediately. You have a good chance of solving your constipation with types of fruit that are particularly high in fibre.
- The plum is the classic home remedy for constipation, because its laxative effect is well known. It contains the two dietary fibers pectin and cellulose, which swell particularly strongly in the intestine and press against the intestinal wall until the emptying reflex is triggered. Both fresh plums and prunes soaked in water overnight have this effect .
- Stone fruit varieties such as apricots and peaches have a comparable effect to plums .
- Like plums, pears and apples contain a lot of pectin and therefore help with constipation. Another effective home remedy for constipation is apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon stirred into a glass of water).
- An exotic alternative to these fruits is the fig , but it is rarely available fresh. If you want to use them in dried form to relieve your constipation, soak them in water beforehand, just like prunes .
- Grapes are particularly helpful if you eat the seeds and chew them well – because this also provides your intestines with fiber that activates them.
- Berries, for example currants, strawberries or raspberries , are an appetizing and fresh home remedy for constipation in early summer, mainly because of their pips and seeds, which are rich in fibre.
- In addition to fiber, kiwis also contain the enzyme actinidain, which accelerates the digestion of proteins. They can help you stop feeling bloated if you’ve eaten too much protein-rich food.
Why regular fruit consumption prevents constipation
The types of fruit mentioned help you with constipation because they are rich in fiber, but also water and contain a lot of fructose. All of this ensures an active gut, and it also applies – to a lesser extent – to all other types of fruit. Therefore, you can prevent constipation by eating fruit regularly.
- No matter what fruit you eat, eat it with the peel whenever possible, because the peel contains the most fiber. Buy organically grown fruit to avoid contaminating the fruit peel with pesticides.
- You need to drink a lot for a generally intact, brisk bowel , and in addition to water, fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers also ensure a brisk bowel. Drink on an empty stomach before breakfast and drink with every larger meal as well.
- Other foods rich in fiber or water that are important for a properly functioning intestine are, for example, legumes, whole grain cereals and many fresh vegetables, especially green vegetables such as broccoli or Brussels sprouts and sauerkraut.
- Be active in your everyday life, because the intestines become sluggish when the body moves too little. A digestive walk after a large meal can effectively prevent constipation.
