HEALTHY DIET DISHES FOR THE INTESTINE

The channel through which foods passes in called the intestine. Most of the primary nutrients in food are absorb as it advances through the small intestine, while the rest move to the large intestine where it is concentrated as feces and latter pass out of the body.  The two most common intestinal disorders happen in relation to the speed with which the food travels through the intestine.

·         When it move too rapidly. It results in diarrhea, consequently leading to loss of mineral salt, water, and other nutrients that are not absorb by the body.

·         When it move too slowly. It results in constipation. The feces putrefy and produce toxic substance which is absorb into the blood resulting in a state of autointoxication in the body.

How to avoid constipation

This is characterized by a difficulty in defecation. It is essential to avoid constipation in order to enjoy good health. It is accompanied by:

·         Expulsion of small amount of hard feces.

·         Reduction in defecation to less than three or four times in a week.

To avoid constipation the following should be observed:

1.       Drink enough water: if the body is not properly hydrated, the large intestine extracts water from the feces. This dries them and makes them difficult to expel. 

2.       Eat proper diet: proper diet is required to avoid constipation. The healthy diet dishes that contribute to constipation prevention must contain the following foods:

(i)      Fresh fruits (except quince, persimmon, pomegranate, and loquat, which are astringents). Dried fruits such as prunes and raisins are also effective.

(ii)    Vegetable

(iii)   Wholegrain and products made from them (examples are whole grain bread and pasta).

3.       Educate the bowel: Laxatives (natural vegetable fiber and pharmaceutical preparations), glycerin suppositories, enemas, and other remedies may relieve an acute case, but not chronic constipation. However, persistent functional constipation is not cured by these measures, which only provide temporary relief. Avoiding constipation requires the learning of good toilet habits from childhood and educates the bowel. Do not ignore the physiological need to defecate. Try to evacuate at the same time of the day. Perform some type of physical exercise.

4.       Consume enough fiber: plant-based foods are the only ones that contain the fiber necessary to move the feces normally through the intestine.

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