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.
The starchiness of potatoes helps to bind the stomach, but be sure to peel them first, as skin requires more digestive work. Canned fruit is a good option, since it's always peeled in advance and easy to eat. You'll want to avoid fruits that can promote bowel movements, like prunes and apricots. Nice and bland, carrots also have a healthy amount of pectin to help your stomach recovery.