Helpful Tips for Common Digestive Problems

Help for common digestive problems, from lactose intolerance to irritable bowl syndrome.

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Grab & Go High-Fiber Breakfasts
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Quick High-Fiber Dinner Recipes

Constipation

If your stool is difficult to pass, hard or infrequent (i.e., you have fewer than three bowel movements per week), you may be constipated. Helpful hints: Boost your intake of fiber, which adds bulk to stool, making it easier to pass. Drinking plenty of liquids and exercising also help. If you have a hard time getting enough fiber in your diet, consider a fiber supplement.

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