Generally speaking, water-rich vegetables and dietary fiber-rich vegetables in daily life have the effect of laxative.
1. Common water-rich vegetables such as cucumber, celery, lettuce, tomato, white radish, etc., can have the effect of laxative and can promote intestinal peristalsis.
2. Dietary fiber can not be digested and absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, while dietary fiber can make the stool better shaped, to a certain extent, but also be able to lock the water, so that the stool is softer. In addition, dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal tract peristalsis, and help laxative. Common vegetables rich in dietary fiber are loofah, leeks, celery, oatmeal and so on.
Food laxative effect is limited, if the symptoms of constipation or recommended to seek medical attention to find the cause, if necessary, timely treatment.