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Passing stools less than 3 times a week or strain in passing stools atleast a quarter of the time is termed as constipation. Foods to be avoided for constipation- 1. Refined cereals/processed food lack fibre. 2. Certain drug intake might also cause constipation. 3. Greasy or fried foods,cheese etc should be avoided. Foods beneficial for constipation- 1. Green leafy vegetables 2. Other vegetables 3. Drinking plenty of water(Around 8 glasses/day) and 4. Whole cereals and pulses 5. Brown bread instead of white bread. Other Tips- 1. Proper and timely eating habit 2. Regular Exercise. 3. Irregular / hurried meals should be avoided.
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