Try thisCreamy Green Pea Pesto Pastafor a savory high-fiber dinner!
Hydration is important to keep stool a softer consistency for easier passing, she explains.
Because soluble fiber attracts water, the combination of the two is needed for more comfortable bowel movements.
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Theyre made up of almost 80% water, per the USDA!
Interestingly, many Americans dont meet the recommended intakes of magnesium, per the National Institutes of Health.
Eating foods like green peas can help you consume more magnesium for overall health and potentially even constipation relief.
That being said, studies have found that magnesium, starch and fats may also help!
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