What is the best fruit for constipation? This is a question from a listener and a good one!

There are many fruits, vegetables and other fibre-rich foods that are helpful for constipation, but, there is one that stands out above the rest. Today we discuss......the kiwi.

Episodes mentioned include:

Nutrition Nuggets 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foods

https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=VySX1JcU-y2xJbnn

Ep 193. No Poop for You - How to Deal with Traveler's Constipation

https://youtu.be/P8-1lFQJToQ?si=TighAafeT8vUSw1f

Ep 198. Beat the Bloat - Bloating and Gut Health

https://youtu.be/aps_SoFu8Jw?si=gJrLmorH0CwXGfqn

Ep 140. Easy Ways To Add More Fibre in Your Diet

https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=IL_4jmo5izziBSoa

Nutrition Nuggets 71. Surprising Benefits of Frozen Fruit

https://youtu.be/a3FHjqPnUr0?si=ZpS85ws16rn0JmoC

Nutrition Nuggets 125. Staying Hydrated with Food

https://youtu.be/FpgnKzKNvLM?si=3w8cmk7ZXE3kwg_K

Nutrition Nuggets 58. Easy Smoothie Bowl Ideas

https://youtu.be/uValky721qk?si=oBG6ITbQ9bS62jEs

Ep 192. Tips for A Good Night's Sleep

https://youtu.be/CPbAOmXnZ_Q?si=zOZA9iHhgssniNXV

Episode 10. 10 Eye Opening Nutrition Facts

https://youtu.be/NSO2Gc6DvJ0?si=DLJI04kTDQ8NRhIg

Studies on constipation:

1) Consumption of 2 Green Kiwifruits Daily Improves Constipation and Abdominal Comfort-Results of an International Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36537785/

2) In persons with constipation or IBS-C, kiwifruit vs. psyllium increased spontaneous bowel movements

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37126812/

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