Some people may be lactose intolerant, meaning they have difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. This can lead to constipation.
Red meat, especially when consumed in large quantities, can be harder to digest due to its high fat and protein content.
Highly processed foods, like fast food, frozen meals, and packaged snacks, often contain low fiber content, which can contribute to constipation.
Foods that are high in unhealthy fats, like fried foods, can slow down the digestive process.
Unlike brown rice, which contains the bran and germ, white rice is stripped of these parts during processing, resulting in lower fiber content that can lead to constipation.
While ripe bananas are a good source of fiber, unripe bananas contain resistant starch, which can be harder to digest and may contribute to constipation.
Unripe persimmons contain a high amount of tannins, which can lead to digestive problems, including constipation.
Similar to unripe bananas, unripe plantains contain resistant starch, which can be harder for the body to digest.