Need a little help with regularity?
Try adding a handful of this nut to your day to get things moving.
If you make less than four trips to the bathroom for No.
Jennifer Causey
Focusing on water and fiber is one of the best ways torelieve recurring constipation.
When you increase your fiber intake, remember to drink more water.
But which ones are the best for easing constipation?
While all nuts can help you up your fiber, almonds are a great choice for many reasons.
But almonds do contain many great nutrients for easing constipation.
Fiber, magnesium and other antioxidants found in almonds can help promote better digestion and a healthy gut microbiome.
Theres evidence that people have been using this mineral for constipationand other health benefitssince at least the 8th century.
Almonds contain bothsoluble and insoluble fiber.
Insoluble fiber bulks up stool and reduces the chance of constipation.
It’s best to choose less-inflammatory fats (such as unsaturated types) found in foods like almonds.
These types of fats, along with a variety of fiber, help support our protective gut bacteria.
Research backs up the importance of fat in your diet.
With their high fiber, magnesium and fat content, youll be helping your digestion run smoothly.
And adding almonds to your dishes can be more exciting than just grabbing a handful each day.
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