2. Figs
This may sound a little bizarre, but unlike prunes and other types of fruits, figs are actually inverted flowers. Unlike other fruits that flower like peaches and apples, figs grow on the inside of a pod, maturing into the “fruit” that people can eat. Regardless of their interesting biology, figs are another great solution for dealing with constipation. That’s because they are yet another food that contain high amounts of fiber, with just one medium-sized fig – around the size of a thumb – containing around 1.6 grams of fiber. That means eating a half cup of figs is around 30% of your RDI of fiber. Moreover, they also contain an enzyme known as ficin, which has a positive effect on bowel movement.
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