Yes - specific foods can help prevent and treat constipation! ...with Professor Kevin Whelan

In this episode Professor Clare Collins talks with Professor Kevin Whelan from King's College London about evidence-based dietary strategies for managing constipation. This includes the research evidence for including foods, supplements, and from clinical guidelines for bowel health. They discuss practical strategies regarding how to improve gut health and address common bowel issues effectively.Key topicsPrevalence of constipation (5-15%)Role of dietary fiber and water intakeFoods that help: kiwi, prunes, rye bread, fruits, vegetablesEffective supplements: magnesium oxide, inulin, sennaUse of Bristol stool chart for assessmentRisk factors: pregnancy, aging, medicationsGuidelines for dietary management and consultationResourcesBritish Dietetic Association Guidelines on Constipation - https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/the-bda-s-first-evidence-based-dietary-guidelines-for-chronic-constipation-are-now-available.htmlBristol Stool Chart https://www.continence.org.au/about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/bristol-stool-chart/The Conversation: Had constipation? Here are 4 things to help treat it https://theconversation.com/had-constipation-here-are-4-things-to-help-treat-it-123364To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereHere's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au Keywords: #constipation, #guthealth, #dietaryfiber, #probiotics, #magnesiumoxide, #BristolStoolChart, #dietaryguidelines, #microbiome, #bowelmovements, #clinicaltrials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.