24 Foods That Hold and Release the Intestine

As a general rule, the fiber rich foods help us to go to the bathroom more often, as they are not digestedat the digestive tube, that is, they do not suffer the action of human digestive enzymes, therefore, are released in the faecal cake.

On the other hand, the foods that cause constipation and prevent more visits to the toilet — which leaves us, in many cases, in a bad mood — are not rich in fibers, so they are easy to be absorbed by the intestine. This happens because these foods leave almost nothing to be released by the digestive tract.

A balanced diet and the habit of drinking plenty of water daily is one of the best ways to avoid cases of constipation or constant diarrhea.

So, there's no point in eating too much of one food or another, since only a balanced diet makes intestinal transit work at the right pace.

Foods that Loosen the Gut

Check out a list of foods that loosen the gut:

Foods that Sting the Gut

Check out examples of foods that constrict the intestine:

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