Eat Lots of Fiber

Eating a high-fiber diet can help to control constipation and maintain a healthy body weight.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests these foods that are high in fiber:

• Uncooked carrots, lettuce, broccoli, sweet potatoes and cooked asparagus.
• Tomato and other vegetable juices.
• Beans, lentils and other legumes.
• Nuts and seeds.
• Bananas, apples, pears, berries and dried fruits.
• Whole grain foods, including whole-wheat bread and pasta, brown rice, popcorn and oatmeal.