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Eating a diet low in fiber is linked with constipation, an increasingly common gastrointestinal condition.
After all, 95% of Americans dont meet recommendations for daily fiber intake.
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Eating a fiber-rich dinner meal can set you up for a regular morning poop.
These antioxidants quench free radicals that can contribute to inflammation.
And inflammation not only increases your risk of many chronic diseases, but may alsomake you constipated.
Here is why its the best choice.
Chickpeas, cauliflower and whole-grain pitas all add to the total fiber count for this meal.
Including legumes also ensures youll be eating a good balance of both solubleandinsoluble fiber for healthy poops.
Prebiotics provide fuel for the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut.
One excellent source of prebiotics is chickpeas, which serve as the main protein source in these delicious pitas.
Probiotic-rich foods help maintain a healthy balance of beneficial versus harmful bacteria in the gut.
Cumin and turmeric give the cauliflower in these pitas tons of flavor and provide an antioxidant boost, too.
A key factor to setting yourself up for a poop after breakfast?
A high-fiber dinner like theseRoasted Chickpea & Cauliflower Pitas with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce.
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