May 06 2010
The Secret to Preventing Constipation
The secret to preventing constipation is to have enough fiber in your diet. Generally there are two types of fibers: the water insoluble fiber and the water soluble fiber. These types of fiber are responsible for improving and preventing certain undesirable conditions and illnesses.
As these two types of fiber help your body in different ways, it is best to incorporate both types of fiber for a well balanced diet. For most people, 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day is the recommended intake that the American Dietetic Association suggests. For men over 50, it is higher; 38 grams to 40 grams daily. For women over 50, 25 grams to 30 grams is recommended.
Preferably, you should incorporate at least two to three servings (depending on the grams) of both types of fiber daily. A snack of fruits high in fiber or oatmeal or oat bran cereal is also recommended. Also, try to incorporate psyllium seeds in your diet since these both contain the two types of fibers.
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