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.
answered by r k