25 Foods To Eat To Avoid Constipation

2. Prunes

Prunes, also known as dried plums, are quite popular when it comes to constipation treatment. That’s because these fruits are incredibly rich in fiber. Fiber is one of the main nutrients that people need in order to help increase the bulk of your stool so that you can get your poop moving. And with 1 gram of fiber for just one prune, Dr. Blaney shares, “That’s a pretty concentrated amount.” Add to that fact prunes have sorbitol and fructans, known fermentable sugars, which cause laxative effects.