Dietary principles for constipation

Constipation is a symptom as well as a disease, and many people suffer from constipation very painfully. The nutritional treatment of constipation is to relieve the patient’s symptoms and restore the intestinal function and bowel function as soon as possible. It is important to reduce the malnutrition caused by constipation, first of all, the supply of energy and three major nutrients for constipated patients is consistent with normal people. Protein intake is also consistent with normal people, and it is recommended to consume more than 50% of high-quality protein every day, and it is recommended to consume more animal protein as well as soy protein among vegetable proteins to supplement nutritional needs. In terms of fat intake, constipation patients must consume more nuts containing unsaturated fatty acids, such as peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts, etc. These foods can make the intestines play a good laxative effect, which can improve the function of defecation. Constipation patients must drink more water, more than 1500mL of water per day is recommended to relieve the symptoms of constipation. In addition, to reduce the intake of caffeinated foods, such as coffee, strong tea, constipation patients need to prohibit alcohol. Patients with constipation must consume more coarse grains and increase coarse grains appropriately to partially replace refined grains, and also increase vegetables and fruits appropriately. The above-mentioned foods are rich in dietary fiber, which is very beneficial to the human body and can increase the peristaltic function of the intestines. In addition, can also regulate the body’s blood lipids, blood sugar levels, to reduce blood lipids, blood sugar can play a very good role, constipation patients must eat more grains and cereals type of food.