Eat these 11 foods to help you poop and relieve constipation

Prunes are high in fibre, sorbitol, and gut-healthy phenolic chemicals, all of which help in treating constipation.

Apples contain pectin, a form of soluble fibre that softens faeces and helps it travel through the digestive tract.

Pears are high in fibre and natural laxatives like fructose and sorbitol.

Rich in fibre, kiwis contain actinidin, an enzyme that improves gut motility and reduce constipation.

Figs can help increase your intake of fibre. It also contains ficin, an enzyme that promotes regularity.

Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and mandarins include several compounds that are known to reduce constipation, including pectin and naringenin.

Greens like spinach, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli add bulk to stools and support regularity.

High in both soluble and insoluble fibre, flaxseeds increases the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Beans, peas, and lentils soften and bulk up the stool.

Jerusalem artichokes and chicory contain a prebiotic called inulin, which enhance gut health and improve the frequency and consistency of stool.

Sweet potatoes are high in insoluble fibre, which can help avoid constipation by adding bulk to stools.