Due to the generally poor American diet and a sedentary lifestyle, among other things, many people suffer from chronic or at least frequent bouts of constipation. This not only leaves you with an uncomfortable, bloated feeling, it can even increase your chances of developing colon cancer down the road. While there are many medications which can help relieve this temporarily, long-term use of them can cause dependence. A much better way to deal with this is to eat foods that naturally have laxative properties, such as those listed below.

Legumes

Legumes such as peas, beans and lentils are high in fiber and …read more