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.
3. Fenugreek. Fenugreek is more traditionally known as a cooking herb but the seeds are also known to be great at helping to settle the stomach and relieve constipation. Fenugreek is also a good source of fibre and contains key vitamins and minerals.