Constipation and Fiber

Constipation means having a difficult time eliminating feces from the bowel. To prevent it, it is essential to consume fiber and water on a regular basis.  Excessive use of laxatives, deficiency of exercise and in diet can cause constipation. It is recommended for women to take 25 grams of fiber while men should take 38 grams of fiber every day. In addition, when people turn 50 it is suggested to take 21 grams for women and 30 grams for men each day. People should be more knowledgeable about the two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber consists of absorbing contents in one’s body; whereas insoluble fiber is the substance that makes up our stools, easing the process through the colon (Natural Fiber Foods & Constipation). I don’t think people take heed in observing their bowel movements, unless they find a problem to it. It can be difficult to take notice of one’s bowel movements because it is not aspect of a person’s health deemed as important or significant. People are concerned with other components of their health, so constipation and its effects in the later future are probably viewed later in life today because that is when the effects are going to be more visible.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/82403-natural-fiber-foods-constipation/