Following is a list of foods that qualify as good herbal remedies constipation.
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Herbs for constipation
These “herbs” for constipation are especially good for long term regularity. Consume these high fiber foods in place of the processed, degermed, defibered foods that make up many people’s diets.
Tip 1: Incorporate these delicious herbal remedies constipation gradually, increasing fiber by 3 - 5 grams daily. That way, you will avoid discomfort & possible embarrassment in social settings.
Tip 2: Oh, just an addition to the list below. Soymilk is a great herb for constipation. I use it on my cereals & it adds 4 grams of fiber per glass of soymilk.
The following list charts food - amount of food - grams of fiber contained, in that order.
FRUITS
Raspberries-1 cup-8.0 grams of fiber
Pear, with skin-1 medium-5.1
Apple, with skin-1 medium-4.4
Figs, dried-2 medium-3.7
Blueberries-1 cup-3.5
Strawberries-1 cup-3.3
Banana-1 medium-3.1
Orange-1 medium-3.1
Raisins-1.5-ounce box-1.6
VEGETABLES
Artichoke, cooked-1 medium-10.3
Peas, cooked-1 cup-8.8
Broccoli, boiled-1 cup-5.1
Turnip greens, boiled-1 cup-5.0
Sweet corn, cooked-1 cup-4.6
Brussels sprouts, cooked-1 cup-4.1
Potato, with skin, baked-1 medium-4.0
Tomato paste-1/4 cup-2.7
Carrot, raw-1 medium-1.7 GRAIN PRODUCTS
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked-1 cup-6.3
Barley, pearled, cooked-1 cup-6.0
Oat bran muffin-1 medium-5.2
Bran flakes-3/4 cup-5.1
Oatmeal, quick, regular or instant, cooked-1 cup-4.0
Popcorn, air-popped-3 cups-3.6
Brown rice, cooked-1 cup-3.5
Bread, rye-1 slice-1.9
Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain-1 slice-1.9
LEGUMES, NUTS, SEEDS
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked-1 cup-6.3
Barley, pearled, cooked-1 cup-6.0
Oat bran muffin-1 medium-5.2
Bran flakes-3/4 cup-5.1
Oatmeal, quick, regular or instant, cooked-1 cup-4.0
Popcorn, air-popped-3 cups-3.6
Brown rice, cooked-1 cup-3.5
Bread, rye-1 slice-1.9
Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain-1 slice-1.9
You may see immediate relief using these herbal remedies constipation but it typically takes a few days for real relief.
Also if you notice no difference in symptoms after using natural herbs for constipation, consult with your doctor to rule out other reasons for your symptoms.