Indigestion and Constipation Relief: Fruits You Should Add to Your Daily Diet
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: January 19, 2026 15:05 IST2026-01-19T15:05:26+5:302026-01-19T15:05:40+5:30
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Indigestion and constipation can cause incomplete bowel movements. Regularly including specific fruits in your diet can help alleviate this issue. Let's explore which fruits are beneficial.
This information was shared by a doctor on the Instagram page getfitwith_drchetana. The first fruit they mentioned is guava. When eating guava, it should be consumed with its seeds, as the seeds are also rich in fiber. This helps reduce constipation and promotes regular bowel movements.
Papaya is also very useful in reducing many stomach and digestive problems. Papaya is rich in fiber. The papain present in papaya helps in improving digestion. Moreover, the good amount of water in papaya helps soften the stool.
Kiwi is considered an excellent remedy for reducing constipation. The enzymes and soluble fiber in kiwi are very useful in increasing the speed of digestion.
People who always take a long time to have a bowel movement should eat apples regularly. The fiber in apple peels is very helpful for clearing the bowels.
Ripe bananas are also rich in fiber and therefore aid in digestion. Besides, since banana peels also contain a good amount of fiber, consuming them as a vegetable is considered an excellent remedy for digestion in Ayurveda.
