Here are 5 useful fruits that help relieving constipation

About 14 percent of people experience constipation at some point which occurs when your bowel movements are not regular.

The type and severity of symptoms can vary from person to person.

Symptoms

Symptoms include passing stools less than three times per week, straining, lumpy or hard stools, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, feeling blocked, or being unable to pass a stool.

Some people experience constipation only rarely, while it’s a chronic condition for others. 

Cause

A number of factors can directly or indirectly cause this:

Improper diet

Irregular meal timings

Sedentary lifestyl

Disturbed sleep

Stress

We have compiled a list of common fruits that may help solve this problem:

1) Bananas

Fibre-rich bananas have long been used as a home remedy for constipation as it improve the bowel syndrome and let microvilli present in the small intestine to function better, further helping in digestion and relieving constipation.

 2) Oranges

Oranges are a particularly refreshing source of fiber and vitamin C. Eating them can help you get a greater amount of fiber.

Some studies also suggest that the presence of the compound naringenin (a flavonoid) in oranges can help those with constipation.  

3) Pears

Pears contain not only fiber but fructose and sorbitol. The latter two can have a laxative effect and thus provide relief from your tummy troubles. Sorbitol is known to soften stool and ease bowel movements through pressure. 

4) Apple

Apple is a unique part of this list because it can help relieve constipation as well as diarrhoea.  It is this outer portion that contains insoluble fibre and can promote bowel movements.    

5) Papaya

Papaya is a low-cal fruit rich in water as well as fiber. It can regulate bowel movements and help you pass stool.

It is best to eat papaya plain or with seeds such as chia or flax which are good for constipation