- Nutrition & Health
October 16, 2026
Constipation and diet: what to eat when constipated?
Diet plays an important role in both the development and the treatment of constipation. Among other things, what we eat influences the volume and composition of stool, the moisture content in the gut, intestinal motility, and the activity of gut bacteria. But which foods are truly helpful for constipation? And why can items such as fiber, kiwis, prunes, or flaxseeds improve bowel movements?