Nutrition
Staying constipation-free through diet
Eat healthy to avoid constipation
Everyone has a bout of constipation now and then. Infrequent bowel movements, fewer than three a week – and difficulty passing stool are tell-tale signs of constipation. Constipation may be a side effect, dietary habits, or a symptom of a more serious condition.
Constipation may lead to other problems. Straining during bowel movements can cause haemorrhoids, hernias, anal fissures or tears in the skin near the anus.
With just a simple dietary and lifestyle modification, this problem can be alleviated.
Foods to avoid
Low fibre highly processed foods like white breads and pastries, pizza and burgers should be reduced to a minimum in our diet.
Foods to consume
It will benefit us greatly to include high fibre foods like;
• Whole grains such as brown rice, wheat, oats and barley
• Nuts and seeds
• Beans and lentils
• Fruits and vegetables
• Adequate drinking water, at least eight glasses or six sachets of water a day
These increase the bulk of our stool and facilitate adequate bowel movement.
Lifestyle modification
Modifying our lifestyle from a predominantly sedentary lifestyle to incorporating exercises like going for walks, jogging, and riding bicycles, as well as taking alcohol in moderation will serve to prolong our healthy life and prevent constipation from being a burden.
In conclusion, maintaining a balanced diet rich in fibre and fluidsis crucial for preventing constipation. Incorporating fruits, vegetables, and whole grainsinto our daily meals can promote regular bowel movements.
Additionally, limiting the intake of processed foods and high-fat items can further support digestive health.
By making these dietary adjustments, we can reduce the risk of constipation and enjoy improved overall well-being. Remember, a healthy gut starts with mindful food choices.
The writer is a Nutritionist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Holistic Health Consult.
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Nutrition
Orange Juice
Orange juice
Ingredients
Oranges
Water
Method
—Wash and peel oranges
—Cut the oranges into two and remove seeds
—Put oranges in a blender
—Add water to cover par
tially and blend until smooth
—When properly blended, strain juice with a fine mesh strainer to remove the pitch
—Serve with ice cubes and enjoy
By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon
Nutrition
Garden egg stew
Garden egg stew
Ingredients:
-Ten large garden eggs
-Half cup of palm oil
-2 red bell pepper
-3 large tomatoes (Optional)
-2 large onions
-One large wele
-2 medium-sized smoked fish
– A medium size Momoni (Salted fish)
Preparation
-Washgarden eggs and cook
-Wash pepper, onions, tomatoes and blend
-Put oil on fire and add Momoni
– Add blended onions, tomatoes, pepper to cook for sometime
– Blend or grind garden eggs and add to blended onion, tomatoes and pepper.
-Add fish and salt to the mixture and allow it to cook for sometime.
– Serve with rice, plantain or yam
