There are 5 high fibre foods that help to fight constipation. One in four Canadian people suffer from constipation. Canada is the ninth largest market in the world for over the counter laxatives. It represented almost three percent of the world's market in 2008. It is a market which has grown 1.73 times since 2003. There are many different factors that can cause constipation. Medication and medical conditions are two things that can cause constipation.

Key Takeaways:

• A persons diet can play a large part in preventing constipation.
• There are several foods that a person can choose to add in his or her diet to add in more fiber.
• The author suggests ways to alter a recipe to include new foods or "spice up" bland foods to make them more appealing.

"Avocado has sometimes been referred to as some sort of super food, and with good reason."

Read more: http://globalnews.ca/news/3734859/5-high-fibre-foods-that-help-fight-constipation/

All bacteria that reside in your body is not harmful. "Good" bacteria are found mostly in your gut. This good bacteria is called probiotics, and it helps keep your gut healthy. Besides keeping your gut healthy, probiotics have been found to help with allergies, oral health, and boost your overall immune system. A balance between good (probiotics) and bad bacteria in your gut must be maintained. In order to do this, one must consume prebiotics and probiotics every day. Foods that should be eaten daily are fermented foods and high-fibre foods. In addition to making sure there is good bacteria in your gut, one must get enough sleep and exercise daily. This will keep your gut microbiome on course.

Key Takeaways:

• probiotics are living microorganisms of a beneficial nature, found within the human body, specifically in the stomach.
• These microorganisms can boost the body's immunity, which makes them useful for cold's, urinary tract infections and influenza.
• To boost levels of probiotics in the body, it's a good idea to consume fermented foods, like yoghurt, miso and tempeh.

"Keeping a proper balance between the good and bad bacteria of your gut microbiome is important, and the way to achieve it is by ensuring that your ratio of beneficial-to-bad bacteria in your gut is kept in equilibrium."

Read more: http://www.star2.com/health/nutrition/2017/09/05/now-thats-good-bacteria/