These foods are great for your digestion

Papaya has a high diuretic value, which means it stimulates urinating and the removal of water and salt from your body. According to recent studies it also helps prevent colon cancer.

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Artichokes contain inulin, a type of fiber that helps the intestines to function properly.

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Green beans bring a large number of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and soluble fiber to the body. They create vital energy for the intestines. The ideal amount in your diet is 250 grams of green beans three times a week.

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Healthy fats in regular and (especially) virgin olive oil promote the intestinal transit. The best way to consume the oil (as far as digestion is concerned), is to add it to a good salad rich in fiber.

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Brown rice can have laxative effects and it also provides minerals and B-vitamins. As opposed to white rice, which is astringent, this food helps combating constipation. It is recommended to eat it three times a week.

Oat flakes are among the richest whole grain cereals in soluble fiber. In fact, it is recommended that all the cereals you take are whole grains, as they have more fiber and nutrients. The ideal amount of oat flakes is 50 grams a day.

Kiwi is one of the most recommended fruits to improve intestinal transit. Its fiber and vitamin C supply is immense. Doctors recommend to eat 2 kiwis a day. If you eat it at breakfast time, all the better.

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Prunes and raisins are a great source of fiber and nutrients. By taking two pieces or portions a day, you will noticeably improve your intestinal transit.

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All nuts are rich in fiber, but almonds are the most fiber-containing nuts. Right behind them are pistachios, walnuts and hazelnuts. While they help with your digestion, you shouldn't take too many of them at a time, because they have a lot of calories.

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Beans, lentils or chickpeas; legumes are a recommendable food in all aspects. They may not be everyone's favourite dish, but they help (a lot) to make our intestines work properly.

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Avocado, as reported on ScienceDaily, is a food that helps the intestinal transit. In addition to being rich in healthy fats, it provides carbohydrates of soluble and insoluble fibre. These help to drag the faeces and increase their volume. You can make a difference by eating half an avocado a day.

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In addition to their enormous contribution of vitamin C, oranges can give very good results in terms of achieving a regular digestion.

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Traditional bread is discouraged when you're suffering from constipation. Whole-grain bread (or other seeded bread) can help regulate your bowel activity.

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Figs are especially effective when they are dried. A regular intake of this food is ideal for your digestive system.

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Be careful to pick pears that are not green and sufficiently ripe. They have a lot of liquid, which is also important for the proper functioning of the intestines.

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Dates are a delicacy that does miracles for intestinal transit.

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Spinach contains a lot of fibre and magnesium, which contributes to digestion. And even though Popeye exaggerated its iron content, spinach still has plenty of iron.

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We have already mentioned olive oil as an excellent antidote against intestinal problems. The same can be said of olives. However, it is recommended to eat them in moderation: 25 grams a day, which is about 7 or 8 pieces.

Drinking plenty of water helps intestinal transit. Overall, adequate hydration makes our body work better.

Is coffee good for your digestion? Yes and no. For many people, coffee causes a sudden intestinal activity after consumption. However, caffeine can partly disrupt this activity and break the natural rhythm. The drink is an energizer and it is best to consume it in moderate amounts.

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