Best Foods To Help Treat Constipation

Sweet Potatoes

A one-cup serving of sweet potatoes contains four grams of fiber to help move fecal matter through the body while retaining water, making the stool softer and easier to pass in the end. Sweet potatoes are also high in many antioxidants and other phytonutrients, which help restore an individual's overall digestive health and can, because of this, relieve constipation. Sweet potatoes make an excellent side to most dishes. Individuals can, for instance, pair a baked sweet potato with wild-caught salmon and steamed asparagus. They can also cut sweet potatoes into thin slices and bake them in the oven in place of deep-fried french fries. Sweet potatoes also make for an excellent mash!

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