Constipation is a condition causing hard painful stool. It is caused by lack of dietary fibres in diet. Foods providing lot of dietary fibres can prevent constipation.

Apple

Apple

Apples are rich in fibres and one apple contains nearly 5 gram of dietary fiber. It can relieve constipation.

Pears

Pears

Pear is another fruit that can prevent and relieve constipation as it contains 6 grams of dietary fibres.

Kiwi

Kiwi

Kiwi containing 3 grams of fiber can relieve constipation and additionally provides Vitamin C.

Figs

Figs

Fig contains nearly 2 gram of dietary fibre and ficin which can relieve constipation.

Oranges

Oranges

One orange contains 4 gram of fibres and a lot of vitamin C helps to relieve constipation.

Grapefruits

Grapefruits

One grapefruit contains 5 gram of dietary fibres and vitamin C like oranges it can relieve constipation.

Spinach

Spinach

Spinach being a green leafy vegetable contains fibres, vitamin c and folates.

Broccoli

Broccoli

Like spinach broccoli is a good source of fibers, Vitamin C and folates.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a vegetable contains Senna a laxative thus can relieve constipation.

Sweet potato

Sweet potato

One sweet potato contains nearly 4 gram of cellulose and lignin which are soluble fibres and can relieve constipation.

Green peas

Green peas

Green peas one serving contains 5 grams of fibers that can prevent constipation.

Lentils

Lentils

Lentils, one serving contains nearly 8 grams of fibers and can prevent constipation. 

Banana

Banana

Ripe and fresh banana can prevent and relieve constipation as it can soften the stool.

Papaya

Papaya

Papaya when consumed ripe can regularise bowel habits softening the stool.

Amla

Amla

Amla is a natural laxative can relieve and prevent constipation as it can soften the stool.