Constipation is a common but controllable symptom for many people. Medications, stress, a low-fibre diet, dehydration, and lack of physical activity are all causes of constipation.
Contrary to popular belief, constipation is not caused by any one food in particular. You can continue to enjoy a balanced diet.
If you have constipation, talk to your doctor. Along with offering advice on how to manage it properly, he or she may recommend additional tests or treatment adjustments.
Taking medications can affect your appetite. It is important to prevent weight loss as this can affect your recovery.
Although you should never force yourself to eat when you’re feeling nauseous, it’s important to eat regularly and maintain good nutrition to help prevent it.
Being bored with the taste of foods can lead to eating less, weight loss, and poor nutritional status — all of which can affect your recovery.
By the taste of these muffins, you will not believe that they have 4 grams of fibre and less than a quarter of the calories and fat of a typical store-bought muffin.
* From a survey of 1,038 independent-living adults aged 50+ who added 1 serving of Ensure® Protein Max 30 g per day for at least 5 days over a 2-week period, compared to control group (p<0.0001).
Canadian formulation is similar to the one used in the survey. Applies to Chocolate and Vanilla flavours.
† Compared to one serving (235 mL) of Ensure® Regular.
‡ Per 330-mL serving.
§ Brand of oral nutritional supplements.
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