Some vegetables rich in fiber are good for digestion.

Malabar spinach, Malabar spinach, sweet potatoes... are cheap but have many uses. One good use that is often mentioned is that it is good for digestion.

A bowl of squash soup cooked with Malabar spinach and shrimp is delicious, nutritious and has many good effects - Illustration photo

Some fiber-rich vegetables that are good for people with constipation are introduced as follows:

Malabar spinach

Malabar spinach is a vegetable with high nutritional value, helps detoxify and cool the body. Therefore, it is often good for people with poor appetite, loss of appetite, indigestion, and constipation.

Malabar spinach contains a lot of iron, fiber, and calcium. Malabar spinach also contains a lot of water and mucus, which has a lubricating effect, increasing intestinal circulation...

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Malabar spinach

Malabar spinach is a popular vegetable in the summer. Not only is it nutritious, easy to eat, and easy to digest, but this vegetable also helps the body cool down, has a laxative effect, and is very good for people with constipation.

The laxative effect of Malabar spinach is due to the mucus in the vegetable, stimulating intestinal motility. Therefore, eating boiled, stir-fried, or soup Malabar spinach every day helps prevent and treat constipation effectively.

Spinach

Amaranth is a summer vegetable that has the effect of cooling the liver and clearing heat. In addition, amaranth contains high fiber content, helping to prevent and effectively improve constipation.

There are many types of amaranth such as rice amaranth, spiny amaranth, white amaranth... The type with large purple leaves is red amaranth, characterized by succulent stems, quick cooking, and delicious in soup. Red amaranth contains a lot of protein, glucid, vitamins and minerals.

Eat boiled red amaranth mixed with sesame oil or black sesame powder, served with rice. Or use red amaranth to cook soup, which is also very effective for cases of constipation.

Sweet potato

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B6 and essential minerals for the body to help strengthen the immune system. Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber and quite a lot of vegetable protein.

In addition to providing nutrients and being a good source of energy for the body, sweet potatoes are also commonly used for people with constipation because they can promote digestion.

Sweet potatoes contain a lot of fiber, which helps regulate intestinal motility and promotes the process of eliminating waste from the digestive tract. The fiber in sweet potatoes also creates an environment for beneficial bacteria in the colon to grow and keep intestinal mucosal cells healthy.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a good source of fiber that helps the body feel full, while promoting healthy digestion, helping to regulate bowel movements, and preventing constipation.

The fiber content in pumpkin slows down the absorption of carbohydrates, including natural sugars. This also helps the body better balance blood sugar levels.

Because it contains up to 90% water, pumpkin helps improve intestinal motility. This will stimulate digestion, reducing the risk of bloating, flatulence or constipation.

Pumpkin is often used to cook soup or pumpkin sweet soup combined with green beans, which is also very good for people with constipation because green beans are also a cool food and rich in fiber, helping to maintain a stable digestive system, good for intestinal health.

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