10 Foods That Help With Constipation
Helpful Food #8: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are not closely related to standard potatoes, but they are prepared in a similar way. They can be mashed, roasted, steamed, and even fried, making them an ideal substitute for normal potatoes. What’s more is that they are also good at helping to relieve constipation.
The high fiber content in sweet potatoes makes them good for relieving constipation, but that is not the only reason they can help; sweet potatoes also contain pectin. One study, which used a control group, showed that sweet potatoes could help to alleviate some of the symptoms of constipation.
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