Natural Constipation Remedy : Uses of Vegetables as Laxatives

 

Consuming fruits and vegetable regularly have important role in maintaining good health.  If you suffer from constipation then it is all the more important to include vegetables and fruits in your diet.  Knowing which of the fruits and vegetables are more useful in constipation is quite important.  In previous article on natural constipation remedy we saw how water therapy be be useful.  In this article we will take a look at which vegetables can be useful for constipation problem.

Spinach : Spinach contains several minerals like iron and calcium, vitamins and phosphorous.  Since it is a leafy vegetable, it is good for the digestive system and has a mild laxative effect.  It is better to boil it since there can be threat of virus infection now a days.

Carrots :  Including carrot in diet especially in salad is good for  constipation because of very high fiber content and intestinal inflammation.  Grated carrots are useful to expel worms from the stomach.  Crunchy carrots are delicious and also prevent many problems related to teeth.

Cabbage

Cabbage is full of fibers and water which is naturally good for constipation problem.  This can be included both as salad and cooked form.  The juice of cabbages can be taken directly to relieve constipation.

Beet

There is high cellulose content in beet which acts as a bulk residue. This increases peristaltic movement taking it regularly prevents long term constipation.

Okra

Okra has lot of fiber and water.  Eating okra lubricates the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. Okra is slippery in nature and facilitates elimination more comfortably and sooths the gastrointestinal track

Cucumber

Though it is not directly laxative it contains a lot of water content and when it is taken along with other food as salad it ensures that the water content is sufficient and stool is not dry.