10 Foods That Cause Constipation
Foods That Cause Constipation #7: White Breads
Although white bread, including sandwich bread, bagels and buns are popular during breakfast and other meals, they are not very good for your digestive tract. They are mainly made up of paste-like starch, thanks to their high gluten and low fiber content. The sticky paste ends up sticking to the walls of the digestive tract which interferes with movement of material through the intestines. This can lead to constipation and worsen if you routinely eat these white breads especially when they are not accompanied with roughage containing foods like vegetables.
If you suffer from chronic constipation, or you want to reduce your risk of the problem, cut down on white bread or substitute whole meal bread. While one slice of typical white bread contains less than one gram of fiber, a slice of whole grain bread contains three grams. Also make it a habit to eat more vegetables and fruits to help improve digestion.
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