Feeling sluggish and stopped up?
Oatmeal is great, but there are other tasty breakfast foods that can get things going again.
Nobodywantsto talk about constipation.
Truth is, there are lots of other tasty breakfast foods that can also help ease constipation.
The 6 Best Breakfast Foods to Help You Poop That Arent Oatmeal
1.
Ready-to-Eat Whole-Grain Cereal
Finding time to go in the morning can be tricky enough.
Thats because whole grains are rich in digestion-friendly fiber.
However, not all whole-grain cereals are equally effective.
A reasonable limit isno more than 10 gof sugar per serving.
Kiwi
We dont have to tell you thatprunes are great for relieving constipation.
But theyre not the only fruits that can get things moving.
Research reveals that kiwis may help people with constipation go more frequently for several reasons.
She likes to cut, chop and freeze them in advance to add to smoothies.
Blackberries
No time to slice a kiwi?
And while fresh berries are a win for digestive health, so are frozen berries.
Theyre super convenient, dont spoil quickly and are less expensive off-season.
Blend them into aMixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothieor one of these tasty, dietitian-approvedfrozen berry recipes.
Chia Seeds
Theres a reason theinternal shower is going viral.
Its loaded with chia seeds.
These little guys are so effective, weve crowned themthe No.
1 food to help you poop.What makes them so great?
So, they help things move smoothly and comfortably through your gut.
Try them in thisLemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Chia Puddingor blend them into aStrawberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie.
Try warm quinoa like thisCinnamon-Quinoa Breakfast Bowl.
Or use up leftover quinoa from last nights dinner in this chia seed-infusedOvernight Quinoa Pudding.
However, if youre looking for a quick fix, give quinoa flakes a try, says Scarlata.
Theyre simply a rolled or flattened version of the seed and boast the same nutrients.
Beans
With roughly 17 g of fiber per cup, beans are exceptional for treating constipation, says Klinger.
Or try theseAnti-Inflammatory Beans on Toast.
Worried beans will make you gassy?
Soaking dry beans before cooking or rinsing canned beans can cut down on their gas-producing carbs, says Klinger.
That said, diet and lifestyle arent the only causes of constipation.
Certain health conditions can also make you backed up.
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