10 Travel Friendly Foods to Prevent Vacation Constipation

August 23, 2018 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

It is no secret that eating the right foods can certainly help prevent vacation constipation.

Here are a few of my favorite foods to keep things moving!

Oatmeal
Dried fruit
Nut butters
Nuts
Hemp seeds
Chia seeds
Bran flakes
Yogurt
Kiefer
Probiotic – While this might not be a food, starting a probiotic supplement a few days before traveling and continuing throughout your vacation can help keep you regular.

If you missed last weeks article on “Vacation Constipation 5 Reasons Why You May Get Constipated on Vacation” read it here!

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