3. Legumes
Another type of food that acts as a natural laxative is the old-fashioned legume. Legumes such as lentils, beans, peas, and chickpeas encourage bowel movement regularity. And, again, this is possible due to their fiber content.
Approximately 200 grams of boiled lentils pack almost 16 grams of fiber, while about 165 grams of chickpeas contain nearly 13 grams. Consuming legumes on a regular basis will most likely increase the production of butyric acid, a fatty acid that also acts as a natural laxative.
In fact, several studies pointed out that butyric acid could prevent constipation by maximizing the digestive tract movement. On top of that, butyric acid has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce intestinal inflammation. Therefore, legumes are particularly good for Crohn’s disease patients.
The best part? You can consume them in a variety of ways! From boiled to raw and cooked, legumes are indeed the most versatile foods on earth.
Did you eat your legumes today?
15 thoughts on “18 Foods That Work as Natural Laxatives”
So, how about those of us who have UC Crohn’s what should we be eating?
You forgot celery. I think it works great.
Unable to negotiate through pages. Therefore unable to find and make list of 18 foods.
HELP PLEASE
Very interesting and important information in these articles.
Still looking for the 18 foods. Liars! not here!
No interested
Just make a list. All this spam advertising makes
Me not want to read the article. Rather eat xlax.
Great list ! You could also include whole wheat and bran, bananas and cabbage. Many of us find these to be very effective.
it doesn’t tell you how much to use & how much. Thanks Barb
Can’t find the list
No just No
I include flax seed in my smoothie, is the effect better?
Good advice and info, thx
It would be nice if these articles would julst list the relevant details. All I find is unrelated ads and garbage. Never did find the list of 18 foods.
I did not know Aloe vera could be eaten.