What To Eat When You’re Constipated | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Live Q&A

What are the best foods to eat when you’re constipated? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals them best options to give things moving again when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.
Dr. B also answers viewer questions sent to The Doctor’s Mailbag:
- Can protein powder cause constipation?
- What is the best diet for diverticulitis?
- What should you eat after taking antibiotics?
- And many more
Have a question? Post it in the comments or chat and we’ll answer as many as possible during the live broadcast.
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[@kamariahkamis8356]

1. Prunes. 2. Apples. 3. Wholegrain and legumes 4. Papaya 5. Flax seeds 6. Chia seeds 7. Kiwi

[@christynorman7288]

I need them. I buy prunes in apple juice it works but I eat half tin;. ((£1.20 tin Waitrose)) Wonderfully sweet and the apple juice is lovely.

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Unfortunately that's a load of sugar :-)

[@jimmyshoemaker781]

Thanks for sharing

[@abraxas444]

Chia seeds can slow down significantly specially if you not used to it

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[@AngieMeadKing]

Watching all your interviews Doc B! Thank you!

[@anniewalker9040]

Should you take a laxative?

[@juanitahardy8583]

I had a bad spell of blockages causing a visit to hospital, the advice cut back in fibre...too much whole grains and legumes caused my blockages and they advised increase soluble fat from meat, prunes and olive oil. That was 10 years ago and never suffered since. Almost every senior I know who use Metamucil have bladder infections and more frequent constipation....do not rely on over counter meds folks,

[@lokiteddy]

Preach it. Where did you go that you actually got good advice? That's a good hospital. New research is coming out that the whole "fiber is good for us and helps constipation" is a myth. A lot of people have reduced or eliminated fiber and gotten lots of relief. The closer I get to a carnivore diet, the better I feel!

[@sonudeep8204]

Dr will very honest person and good knowing person I think everyone have to follow him he have great knowledge.

[@delmalemos626]

Love this show!!!! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@barbbrazes869]

Love Dr B!!! Super helpful! Thanks!

[@roseker3288]

Thank you guys💝You are a couple of “the best” out there today⚛️

[@aliciamendez6071]

So! Fix to here!! You are amazing!! Thank you for your help!! I’m very constipated and now I know what to do!! You a GOD sent!!

[@bridgetbarnett6423]

I am going to purchase his book. Great information!

[@roysmallian2889]

Great presentation on everything from eating it to eliminating it.

[@HangNguyen-rq1yj]

Thank you very much Doctors for giving us these amazing informations. Especially, its does cost us a penny!

[@merrycontrary3520]

Dairy in all forms was the biggest constipation culprit for me. Eliminating dairy eliminated constipation. Then adding food with fiber and resistant starch bulked up my poops so that pooping is quick and complete.

[@margieaustman]

Woohooo poooo! 👍🏽

[@litachow1327]

The best vegetable in the world for constipation is OKRA. Saute with garlic and oil, do not cut, as the slimy substance will come out and most people do not like the taste of it. Keep it whole and saute only until it turns slightly dark green, only for about 1 or 2 minutes. It should be still firm and have a slight crunch to it. You can add some spices if you like but I used garlic salt, just a bit, not a salt lover. I usually choose the small Okra and still green, not the yellowish ones as they are a bit older and tougher. Okra also is good in batter and fried, but it is healthier when sauteed. I had a friend who had a problem with constipation and she suffered for 4 days not being able to go. I made her the sauteed Okra and didn't tell her the effect of this powerful little veggie. The next day she told me that it worked like a "BOMB" and she felt sooo great and relieved. So, try it, folks. This is a thousand times better than any other fruits or veggies. No need for med. You will love it, and please, thank God for His creation.

[@lidiiaveg2963]

Lita thank you very much🌹😊

[@nancybourne5384]

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[@TrudiMercury]

Sounds great! But I don't want to eat something I don't really like - there must be a type of food that I like that I could eat.

[@janicethompson8755]

@@nancybourne5384 7 km

[@sheilaallen2146]

I like fried okra

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

How did I miss this one 4 months ago ... I am loving it!!!

[@leximohamed9532]

What ur talking about please share is it apples

[@danpantaleo7094]

Thanks so much Dr Will. Love the straight forward conversations and sound scientific advice . Thank you Chuck ,Love your energy.

[@halinakozlowska2672]

Good topic and explanation. Thanks Doctor.

[@1977baxter1]

Wow I really love this guy, the Dr, he's on point.

[@Machella35]

Thank you for this information..so helpful God bless

[@yolandarudolph6887]

This is the first time seeing this and I hope to see more...THANK YOU ❤

[@mohanahuja2276]

A very good talk on constipation. A complete talk

[@mureelane78]

THANKS, DR.WILL FOR THIS INFORMATION.

[@rosaestrada41]

Great to know and be informed well thank you doctor.

[@karenharju6919]

Loved this. Thank you. I am going to listen/watch again. My daughter takes ADHD medicine that causes her constipation. She also sits on the toilet for 30 seconds so it is a challenge to get her to wait for the bowel movement. If her stool is softer we have better success.

[@gabrielpakdeta4352]

We will be glad you listen to you discussing on diet for hepatitis b.thanks for the good work

[@lindaburgundy5301]

Thank you for your informative info on consupation

[@bhavnasoni711]

Always enjoy your wisdom 🙏, by the way I m from Australia, stuck here,but will be going back at some point. Thank you both for your great informative video.

[@rlancon7786]

Very informative. Thank you Dr

[@anthonyromano8565]

I keep chia seed , flax seed freshly ground, and hemp seed at hand and throw about 1/2 teaspoon each on everything in everything.

[@alicecruz4926]

Thank you for the videos very interesting 😊 👍

[@bettyennin6335]

Thanks! I will keep it Plant-based!

[@marybenham2573]

Really glad someone’s talking about this!

[@ericaroberts8380]

Thank You Dr.now I will know what to eat and be healthy God Bless you Both!

[@beatricengwasi9971]

❤

[@unnamable465]

I've cut out garlic, onions, Grains and dairy and it's literally changed my life for the good! I've struggled with constipation off and on for 20 years and for the first time I can poop normally! I've also added chickpeas and have limited my red meat intake and I eat small amounts.of other meats. I feel great! And I don't eat large salads cuz too much fiber will constipated me so I have small salads.

[@33tcamp]

Cup of black coffee and an apple in the AM, plus a brisk walk. Works every time.....

[@lupegarrison1577]

Thanks for the information.

[@tunhlaing9702]

Thank you Dr Will valuable information

[@unbotheredbklyn2789]

Yessssss.....I have all of the ingredients for Snicker bites. Trying tonight.😊😊

[@leticiaevangelista1174]

Thank you dr. I.learned.a lot God bless ur program both of you & family

[@emmacampbell7989]

Amazing information thanks everyone for sharing

[@janehelbling5308]

This is very refreshing to learn all these health benefits.

[@evaphillips5380]

Can we have chia. Seed in our drinking water

[@kim_858]

"Book It"...🤣😂🤣 Gotta Love the "80's".. LOVE the show and Dr. B.. Thank you sooo much for all you share with us!! 🙏💓🤗

[@enricapeters171]

Thank you doctor I really appreciate this video

[@jacquelinegarrison8277]

Thank you for that awesome introduction. And Thanks Dr for all the good information you provided. I am the patient of my practice of being a colon Hygienist. Now that I am not practicing anymore it’s hard to keep regular. Thanks for the tips.

[@annemariefelix9693]

I think that a plant base diet will work out well.

[@lf7065]

Colonics make the gut lazy. They are not healthy. Just stick to whole foods, plant based. Occasional coffee enemas are okay. They don't disturb the gut like colonics do.

[@seanodwyer4322]

my Chile girl friend had this problem and was allways telling me , too the point it mentally castrated me.'

[@pompom11]

Hi, I’ve heard of “high colonics” what is the procedure and how are the results? Thanks for a reply 😊

[@roserizzo3094]

Excellent info, thank you!

[@beverlyfrancis8433]

Excellent Doc. You described my constipation. Wheat producus dont ielp anymore

[@unnamable465]

Yes my BIGGEST mistake when trying to cure my constipation is only ADDING more fiber without taking the BAD things out of my diet like fast food and breads. Please listen to this if you truly want to stop suffering!

[@MsViva710]

Great video. Thanks

[@maitrayee22]

Thank you so much Dr.Will and Chuck for this excellent discussion, amazing presentation. Regards !

[@dillahcurl9308]

Amazing energy, so fun conversation. I enjoyed the content!!! Thank You 🙏🏻

[@delmalemos626]

Music to my ears!!

[@larissaaboh1679]

Thank you for this show

[@jerrycharles3568]

Excellent talk Keep them coming😀

[@gracekasal1864]

Great video, a book needs to be written fo patient’s going through chemotherapy!

[@venabanveloso886]

Why we constipate,what are the causes? Thank U Doc..👍

[@sibonokuhlephia937]

Thank you for the information

[@balkhurd]

Thank you for the information 👍

[@sybilathur2963]

I love how this Doctor explains his stuff.

[@sybilathur2963]

Very good

[@geoc1005]

Me too. Very clear-- makes complicated information accessible. And seems like a genuinely caring, nice guy.

[@TrudiMercury]

Where is his clinic? I would love to go there!

[@grandmajane2593]

He is all wet!

[@shirleychang2071]

Me too! He explains it so simple & clear!

[@ayaanmuumin9698]

Hey I'm happy to watch your live videos I'm 27 years have haemorrhoids I need some experience on how to deal with haemorrhoids

[@JaneH3675]

Soak in very warm water, it helps shrink them. I use a portable bidet. It fits in the commode. And I soak in warm water and a little bit of Epsom salts. Works great.

[@charlenehernandez8546]

Very informative ! 5 star rating!!!

[@janice4335]

Absolutely awesome!

[@tendr247]

Soak ground flax seeds overnight first. Also soak steel cut oats. Rinse, then boil a short time. Add flax seeds, blueberries and I toss in an egg. Sweeten with molasses and stevia.

[@saniyyahhollingsworth7064]

Great information! I will include chia seeds and hemp seeds in my smoothies. When should we consume the sauerkraut?

[@ewap789]

any time you want!

[@artistlifeinnyc4089]

Good doctor , thank you so much.

[@josies8616]

Thank you so much!!!

[@chiaoengchia7507]

My sister suffers from constipation. Everything recommended doesn't work. But one day I offered her roasted chestnuts and do our surprise it worked. She has been consuming chestnuts everyday now and it works without fail every day. So, when all else fails, take roasted chestnuts.

[@susan3200]

Interesting

[@angiusso]

I will try! Miralax doesn’t work for me, nor do fibers. Only senna works but i am scare using it constantly.

[@CrystallyLavender]

Roasted chestnuts when everything else failed? 🤔 Wow, that’s really interesting. I happen to love, love roasted chestnuts and I know there contain fiber. Why do you think they work for your sister when nothing helped?

[@pompom11]

How about Chia seeds? Thanks for the roasted chestnut suggestion 😊 Hi from Pompano Beach, FL 🌴 🌞 🦩

[@mattiecopeland8741]

I truly enjoyed this information today. I am struggling with hard pellets like stools Now, I am learning how to eat healthier vegetables and drink more water. Each day my stools have improved more and more. . Special thanks to each of you for making my BMs better 👏

[@northerncoloradotransparen1454]

it takes time for your gut microbiomes to change

[@gingermonroe4153]

Take stool softners they work almost instantly Flax chia prunes berries😊

[@lindsayharmse2579]

Does it matter if the flax seeds are old?

[@pompom11]

@@lindsayharmse2579fresh seeds of any kind is better ✔️

[@phunguyen-rm4fk]

Most vegetables,fluids,water and exercise all are helpful constipated Thankyou Dr .

[@Inismoon]

Dr. B & Chuck are my hero's! 💋😘

[@Smartie1B]

Such great questions! (And answers!)

[@redonionsyummy]

Any thoughts on Irish seamoss? Is this a healthful addition or harmful (I am taking levothyroxine for hypothyroid).. For "back ups", anything with the letter "p"...prunes, pineapple, peas (split pea soup gets you good to go) Thank you Chuck and Dr. Bulsiewicz!! You've had a major effect on my health habits..

[@virginiaaquino2265]

Papaya the best

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

I have a condition can't eat most of the food you mentioned. I drink 4 pints of water a day take 1 sachet of Mavocol a day

[@rahshanpaige8581]

How many times that you suppose to poop a day?

[@evadeanu1]

@@rahshanpaige8581 as many times as you eat

[@kenmichael9880]

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[@laurimuse1390]

I love this! awesome!!

[@pjlewisful]

best info. ever on this subject!!!!

[@minervagonzales3787]

Loved the video & GRATEFUL for sharing this informative lecture. How about discussi g the ROOT CAUSE first & then the treatment , doctor. Constipation is also related to GALLBLADDER DISEASE in which there's a decrease production of bile. What's the above signifies? GOD BLESS !

[@carolwong9279]

Dr. B is always so informative. I always learn something new. Thank you 😊

[@d.n.anverdeen9394]

Informatuve

[@nikolefossa9]

thank you Dr. B....

[@sarahlewis7669]

Very informative

[@myrnaalexander2090]

Love the wisdom and straightforward style of Dr B- as psychotherapist and nutritionist/ health counselor I avidly incorporate his gems with my own health and that of my clients! Thank you, Dr B!!

[@user-gf1bt6tf2m]

Myrna are you on west coast. I need help for my 36 years old son. We are in North Bay area in Califonia

[@rochellecozzi4395]

@@user-gf1bt6tf2m flax seeds can I take it I am not allowed to have seeds can I ground it down

[@rochellecozzi4395]

Kwitweed has seeds I can't have seeds I have ibs

[@rochellecozzi4395]

I am taking cloudiness pressure med does that making me conspated bad I have been taking milkmagesia it makes me so weak and feel like passing out can you please help me I need to know what to do please I went to a gastro 20 years no help at all

[@rochellecozzi4395]

Colondine

[@magda3150]

I’v got already many answers. Definitely buying the book.

[@johnsons1812]

Outstanding Information!!!

[@maritzaperez269]

great information, bendiciones Dr

[@maryannliy2509]

Thanks Doctor B.lt is so informative. Please educate us more often.

[@nancyt6895]

That intro was hilarious 😂

[@meganeurope1521]

Thank you for video. 🌹🌹

[@milagallardo5068]

Excellent video ! Very informative!

[@vi3472]

So great! Very valuable information. Thank you, Chuck, Dr. Will, PCRM!

[@landoan4719]

Thanks DR ❤👍

[@ruthkoster2741]

This was great todaby

[@elsacron2564]

I do celery juice every other day and it works 20-30 minutes after I drink !

[@JokerLurver]

I love Chuck so much ❤

[@cdow68]

Okay… I’m getting your book and praying I can lose 100 pounds to get down to my High School weight!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sandymartinez8554]

FANTASTIC. Dr Poop has a new fan …..

[@deniseferreira6210]

👍👏👏👏👏 Thank you so much Dr. B

[@lindapelle8738]

Broccoli cauliflower hands down!!!!!!! Miracle. Lots!!!!

[@sbyogamix8579]

Love a lot of this content. Wondering…Dark chocolate chips with sweetener?

[@VR-nx5jg]

🙏 thank you very helpful

[@patc.1745]

Interesting conversation! I usually listen to Dr. Hyman and Dr. Ekberg but always enjoy learning from various medical professionals.

[@raydkii]

More from the bowels of Bulsiewicz! Great info!

[@joanfusco2266]

When I eat cheese & chocolate particularly I get extremely weepy. I can cry most of the day. I have never met anyone who gets weepy. Depressed yes but no tears.I do not get cramps but legs get sore & I get lethargic. So happy to watch these videos. Thanks Dr Will. You are an angel.

[@oanagonzalez4653]

Could be an allergic reaction that can trigger off all sorts of weird reactions in the body.

[@davidlist7507]

Such a wonderful Doctor you are Mr. Bulsiewicz and adding you to my KZbin list of Dr.s, Thank you very much for being you!!! David, who lives in beautiful Thailand now and retired here with my beautiful Thai wife!✌❤☮🏝 p.s. Avocado is my favorite food and perhaps the healthiest. Wow, no to coconut oil that is new to me.

[@anthonyromano8565]

I was riding and racing my bike up to 200 miles a week and I was 165, Now plant based and not riding I just weighed myself I am 160. Part time vegan I was up I was past 175. I just fixed up my Colnago and started riding again. Feel fantastic.