Question: I was wondering if you could give me a list of some common foods that cause constipation? Thank you for your help, I appreciate you taking the time.

Answer: There are many foods that can contribute to constipation and we are happy to provide you with a list of common ones, but try to remember that not all of these foods will cause you constipation. They have simply been shown to cause constipation in some.

Unfortunately many of the foods that are associated with constipation are also foods that we all enjoy eating. Here is the list of foods commonly associated with constipation:

• Meat which slows the digestive process down
• Potatoes
• Cheeses
• Pasta and breads
• Dairy products
• Processed foods
• Fast food and pizza

Just because a food item is on this list does not mean you cannot eat it again, but is does mean you should only eat them occasionally and when you do to eat in moderation.

If adjusting your diet does not relieve your constipation you should consider seeing a doctor. There are other methods that will relieve the constipation you are suffering from. Depending on the type of constipation you have your doctor may or may not prescribe medication to combat your constipation.

Undeniably, there are some foods that cause constipation, but the best thing you can do is to eat in moderation. We hope this has been helpful to you.