Are You Regular?

Often the things we eat can help keep us regular or help to keep us irregular.

Adding fiber to your diet can help

There are two different types of fiber

1. Soluble fiber - helps to create a solid yet soft stool that’s easy to pass

2. Insoluble - helps to move the food through the digestive tract at an appropriate speed which avoids constipation

The table below displays the type of fiber found in various foods

Soluble fiber	Insoluble fiber
Apple	Beans
Beans	Cauliflower
Carrots	Nuts
Citrus fruits	Potatoes
Oats	Wheat bran
Peas	Whole-wheat flour