15 Foods That Are Natural Laxatives

Before considering human-made, artificial laxatives for constipation, one must not refrain from trying natural laxatives, which are found in certain foods, fruits, vegetables and herbs. These natural laxatives have been used for multiple health purposes for more than thousand years. If you want to know where your health stands, consider the regular bowel movement. It indicates healthy body.

There are so many factors that slow down the digestion e.g. stress, travelling, health issues etc. but these are the temporary one and can be released after a short period of time.

Over the counter medication is taken by those people who lacks laxatives and are constipated. But those medicines have short term effect and don’t solve the problem permanently. Therefore, to deal with these issues, some natural laxatives are recommended as follows:

1. Citrus

Fruits, like vegetable, are also good for maintaining the health of human body. There may be some certain fruits that causes constipation like banana but generally, all juicy fruits are really good for the release. Citrus fruits which includes lemons, orange etc. not only contain high water content but also reduces bloating. Citrus also contains a huge amount of bowel-stimulating pectin. These juicy fruits help in softening of stool too. It is said by the doctors that fruits that are juicy are very helpful in the laxation of bowels and colon.

2. Coffee

Coffee contains caffeine which keeps the things moving. If you have your coffee in morning on regular basis, it will not only stimulate your brain, but also stimulates your bowels. Never forget one thing, that too much caffeine intake is prohibited by the doctor as it can cause constipation instead of releasing the constipation. Coffee also helps in boost up your mind and body.

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3. Whole Grains

Carbohydrates and fiber are also excellent for bowel health. One should eat more carbs so that they can maximize the benefits of food. Whole grains including oatmeal, rice, grains etc. are high in fiber. Intake of whole grain results in softening of stools and helps in its easy passage. It not only regulates the movement of bowel but also helps in prevention of hemorrhoids.

4. Dark Leafy Greens

Add green vegetables in your diet as it is highly beneficial for human body. It is rich in iron and folic acid. Kale, spinach and other greens are the best laxatives. Due to the high content of magnesium in these vegetables, stool in the body is softened and easily discharged from the body.

5. Yogurt

If you want to maintain healthy, balanced gut bacteria then food with rich probiotics is very important. For that, yogurt is highly recommended as it is rich in probiotics. These probiotics are the amazing microorganisms which help in the breakage of fiber. According to the doctors, the more microbes breaks the fiber of your food, the more easily food passes the digestive tract.

6. Raisins

These sweet little snacks have wonderful nutrition. This dry fruit contains high magnesium which helps in softening of stool and the easy passage of it. It has excellent taste and can be eaten at any time. It’s also free from bloat-inducing sugar alcohol.

Include raisins in your daily diet and it will make your digestive tract healthy. It will release the bloating of stomach. It is available throughout the year. Fig is another good option available for the laxative of the digestive system.

7. Chia and Flaxseeds

Chia and flaxseeds are known to be the bomb of laxative. If you make it a combo with yogurt or oatmeal, it turns out to be the best laxative for your body. These are the small seeds that held high nutrition and fiber, helps in passing the stool easily from the body. It is also rich in fatty acids, omega 3 and other nutrition that is helpful in release of bowel inflammation.

It is said by many doctors that if your bowels are inflamed, that may be caused due to hemorrhoids. There are many yogurt topping you may love, but for laxation, this toping may prove to be the best.

8. Broccoli and Cauliflower

Vegetables are always recommended for the release of constipation and making your tract healthy and well maintained. Broccoli and cauliflower are at the top of the list if you want vegetables with rich in laxative properties. It is rich in fiber that are soluble and insoluble and it is excellent in solidify stool that is loose due upsetting of stomach. It also helps in the lubrication of intestine which promotes and ease the flow of human waste. It also a vital role in the maintenance of the colon health.

9. Blueberries and Strawberries

Blueberries and strawberries are another gift of summer which is sweet in taste and light to eat. These contains pectin which is excellent for maintaining bowel health. It is high in fiber which is an important component for a healthy body. It is very effective for keeping your body laxative.

10. Apples and Pears

Another fruit which is juicy, rich in iron, folic acid and other healthy nutrition are apples and pears. These fruits are rich in pectin which maintains the colon health and it contains fiber which is excellent to keep the bowel moving. It keeps the waste to keep on moving regularly. Apples and pears have other health benefits too which may really amaze us.

11. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a complete nutritive package. It is known to be the superfood due to many reasons including that nutrition which are high in laxative properties. This nutrition includes vitamin B6, fiber etc. which plays a vital role in the maintenance of healthy nervous system and promotion of the bowel movement.

12. Pumpkin

Pumpkin, another delicious vegetable contains so many healthy elements. Is contains low carbohydrates, sugar and high fiber which may be effective for severe releasing constipation. Potassium is also rich in pumpkin which keeps the digestive tract healthy and balanced.

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13. Granola Bars

Granola and protein bars are high in laxative properties. These are not natural but man-made. It is still recommended because it contains chicory root fiber. Chicory root fiber occurs naturally and it is very helpful in releasing constipation.

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14. Watermelon

Watermelon is the most amazing and an effective fruit which keeps your body laxative. It not only excellent in taste but also excellent in properties. It keeps you hydrated. Many doctors recommend you to have this ‘king of summer’, because it contains 99 percent of water, helps in keeping your body hydrated and also keeps your bowels moving.

Watermelon keeps your intestine clean and the entire digestive tracts healthy. It is also low in fats and keeps the body temperature low in the scotching sun.

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15. Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is another efficient laxative-rich, natural vegetable that is suggested in case of being constipated. Sauerkraut is such a kind of fermented cabbage which is rich in probiotics. These probiotics contains digestive properties which releases what is blocked. Cabbage which later becomes sauerkraut is amazing because of presence of high fiber. Fiber aids digestion.

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From above mentioned diets, try to include as much recommended food as possible so that you may live a healthy and a balanced life.