Fiber and constipation

Are you scratching your head thinking of how you can ease out your stool and and probably avoid subsequent constipation? 

Perhaps you have heard it before that fiber is good for your health. One of the great benefits of fiber also known as roughage is the ability to reduce and prevent constipation and assist flow within the bowel.

Known as an insoluble carbonhydrate that the body cannot break down, the undigestible property of fiber is a tool against constipation which can of great use the body.

The solid state of stool must be moderate to be easily passed out, that is, it must not be too solid to be pushed out neither must it be too loose or watery.

Either of the two conditions, fiber helps to transform stool into movable form: if you have loose, watery stools, fiber helps to absorbs the water then solidifies the stool; If too bulky and strong, It help to release water to soften the stool.

Fiber is a very used nutrient in diet. Apart from normalising movement in the bowel, fiber act as an anti-oxidant, lowers cholesterol level and controls blood sugar.

Fibers are found in all fruits, vegetables and in most legumes and grains.