#Constipation: 7 Everyday Foods You Should Completely Avoid

Constipation is a common disorder that can affect your quality of life. Your diet plays a crucial role in regulating intestinal transit. Discover the foods you should avoid to improve your digestive comfort. Stomach cramps and a feeling of heaviness… Constipation is a common problem that affects millions of people every day. Although it can be caused by several factors, such as stress or insufficient water, your diet plays a crucial role in the health of your transit. Certain foods, although very common, can slow down your digestion and worsen this disorder. We reveal 7 foods to avoid if you are prone to constipation, as well as some healthy alternatives to take care of your intestines.

Foods with white flour

^{Wheat flour contains little fiber, which is essential for gut health. It is best to avoid white bread, bagels, crackers, white sandwich bread, etc.}

^{Instead, you can choose products made from whole wheat flour, which provide you with enough fiber. This can be oats, quinoa or even corn.}

^Delicatessen

^{The problem with processed meats is their high fat content, which slows down digestion. To extend their shelf life, cold cuts contain nitrates, which promote constipation. So avoid bacon, sausages, salami, dried beef…}

^{It is better to choose cold cuts that are less rich in fat, such as white meat: turkey breast, chicken breast, etc.}

^{Red meat}

^{Red meat contains a lot of saturated fat. It is known that this increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but studies have also shown a direct link to constipation. Therefore, consuming large amounts of saturated fat can increase digestive problems.}

To avoid this, limit red meat to once a week, as suggested by the Mediterranean diet.

^{Fried foods}

^{Just like cold cuts and red meat, fried foods (cooked at high temperatures in processed vegetable oils) are high in fat and saturated fat, which makes digestion very difficult. This type of food should therefore be avoided if you suffer from constipation.}

^{Dairy products}

^{The lactose found in dairy products can be a real cause of constipation in some people. In general, eating it in large quantities remains difficult to digest and can cause constipation. However, if even the slightest dairy product causes you problems with transit and/or abdominal pain, consult a doctor: you may have lactose intolerance.}

^{You can replace milk, yogurt or cheese with soy or oatmeal.}