Purple potatoes are rich in dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal tract peristalsis accelerated and has a certain laxative effect. But purple potatoes can not replace the drug treatment, constipation, defecation difficulties in the crowd need to follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.
Purple potatoes also contain carotene, amino acids, as well as iron, selenium, zinc, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients, these ingredients for the gastrointestinal tract has a good maintenance effect. Eat some purple potatoes when constipation, help to relieve the symptoms. However, the starch content in purple potatoes is high, a large amount of consumption will cause bloating and other discomforts.
In addition to purple potatoes, broccoli, peas, radish, winter melon, cabbage, sweet corn and apples, pears, strawberries and other foods also contain more dietary fiber and vitamins, can improve digestion, metabolism, and speed up the speed of intestinal peristalsis, has a certain role in improving constipation.
Constipation can also be relieved by increasing water intake, appropriate exercise and other lifestyle adjustments to relieve, but can not cure constipation, it is recommended to seek medical attention.