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Go Raw With Plums, Pears, and Apples. Constipation can cause you to feel bloated. Eating more raw fruit can be a constipation remedy because fruit, too, is high in dietary fiber. Plums, pears, and apples are good choices because much of the fiber can be found in their edible skins. Plums, pears, and apples are high in pectin, a naturally occurring fiber.
However, it does add bulk to your stools and can therefore help keep things moving. Thus, both soluble and insoluble fiber can help relieve constipation and stimulate healthy bowel movement. In order to avoid bloating and gas, it is best to add fiber to your anti-constipation diet gradually.