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Four habits that help prevent constipation

Start following the advice of a gastroenterologist. It's simple!

Four habits that help prevent constipation
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15:11 - 07/05/24 por Notícias ao Minuto

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Anyone who regularly suffers from constipation knows that it causes very unpleasant symptoms and has a significant impact on daily life. To prevent it from happening again, you should start adopting simple, healthy habits that make all the difference. Ellen Stein, a gastroenterologist, quoted in Prevention, advised four. Take note! 

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Habits that help prevent constipation: 

  • Move more. "Movement is key to alleviating constipation — walking, exercising, and stretching all help the bowels move as they should," she says; 
  • Eat a healthy diet. That means focusing on fiber-rich foods, including plenty of fruits and vegetables. Adding more whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats can also help; 
  • Drink water. Staying hydrated helps prevent the problem. Most experts recommend that men aim to "drink about 15.5 cups of fluids a day, and women should try to drink about 11.5 cups of fluids a day"; 
  • Avoid 'junk foods'. Unfortunately, they can make stools harder to pass. For example, "eating foods high in sugar and/or sodium has been linked to constipation," she adds. 

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