“Laxative foods such as papaya, plum and pumpkin are rich in fiber and water and therefore help release the gut. These foods should be consumed daily as they help increase stool volume and facilitate intestinal transit.
Alguns exemplos de alimentos com efeito laxante são:
See more fruits with laxative effects in the video below
In addition to eating some of these foods daily, you should also remember to drink 1.5 to 2.0 liters of water a day, as this will hydrate food fibers and make it easier to pass stool to your intestine. In addition, eating natural yogurt at least 3 times a week also helps maintain a good intestinal flora and combat constipation. See 3 homemade natural laxative recipes.
It is common for the baby’s intestine to be constipated and it is important to include foods such as:
Babies need less fiber than adults and should consume only small amounts of the foods listed above each day. In addition, babies older than a year can also consume natural yogurt, which contains microorganisms that improve intestinal flora and fight constipation. See 4 examples of home baby laxatives.
See the table below for a list of laxative fruits, sorted by the amount of water and fiber they contain:
It is important to remember that the consumption of fiber should be accompanied by a good intake of water, since consuming too much fiber throughout the day without drinking enough water can cause the opposite effect, aggravating constipation.
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The following table shows an example of a 3-day fiber-rich menu to combat constipation.