31 Foods To Help You Deal With Constipation

13. Artichokes

While most people just assume that artichokes are vegetables, they are actually flowering plants known as thistles. Regardless of what category they fall under, these ‘garden weeds’ have actually been used for years for certain medicinal properties, such as increasing liver and heart health, lowering blood sugar, and improving digestion. With 6.9 grams of fiber in just one medium-sized artichoke, they work to get things moving within the bowels and colon to make sure better gut health and consistent bowel movements are achieved.