We’ve all been told the same advice for decades: 'Eat more fibre if you’re constipated.' From breakfast cereals to bran muffins, fibre has long been the go-to remedy for getting things 'moving.' But ...

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Researchers at King’s College London have created the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation, finding real relief may come from kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral water.

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New dietary guidelines show kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements are helpful for easing constipation Constipation affects 16% of adults worldwide and leads to millions of U.S. doctor visits each ...