The cells are specially made to pump without a rest: abundant mitochondria and myoglobins help the cells to breathe, and coronary arteries bring lots of blood to feed the cells themselves (veins carry off the cells' digested waste) â unless, of course, the arteries are blocked and then the cells can die!
Flax is full of fibre and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Carrots alone won't make you go to the bathroom. Full of fibre, raw carrots that are part of a healthy fibre-filled diet can improve your stool movement. Remember, eat them raw. Cooked carrots can lead to constipation. Beans, beans, the musical fruit.
Fruit and vegetables in pregnancy. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables because these provide vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre, which helps digestion and can help prevent constipation. Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day â these can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced.