4. Coffee
If you are not a lover of coffee already, now may be the perfect time to start. Drinking coffee that is caffeinated can help alleviate the symptoms associated with constipation. For many people, drinking a cup of coffee increases their urge to use the bathroom. The reason for this is because coffee helps to stimulate the muscles of the digestive system. In fact, drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate the gut in the same way that eating a meal does.
The effect of drinking a cup of coffee is sixty percent stronger than drinking a cup of water. It is 23 percent stronger than drinking coffee that is decaffeinated. In addition, some coffee contains small doses of soluble fibers. These can help prevent constipation from occurring as it will improve the overall balance in the gut. So, if you are constipated, go ahead and have that cup of coffee in the morning. Chances are good that it will help get things going again.