{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668f6b0123d7b7c419cf4794/69e1d1030b4baf3bf21b5599?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Yes - specific foods can help prevent and treat constipation! ...with Professor Kevin Whelan","description":"<p>In this episode Professor Clare Collins talks with Professor Kevin Whelan from King's College London about evidence-based dietary strategies for managing constipation. This includes the research evidence for including foods, supplements, and from clinical guidelines for bowel health. They discuss practical strategies regarding how to improve gut health and address common bowel issues effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key&nbsp;topics</strong></p><ol><li>Prevalence of constipation (5-15%)</li><li>Role of dietary fiber and water intake</li><li>Foods that help: kiwi, prunes, rye bread, fruits, vegetables</li><li>Effective supplements: magnesium oxide, inulin, senna</li><li>Use of Bristol stool chart for assessment</li><li>Risk factors: pregnancy, aging, medications</li><li>Guidelines for dietary management and consultation</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>British Dietetic Association Guidelines on Constipation - <a href=\"https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/the-bda-s-first-evidence-based-dietary-guidelines-for-chronic-constipation-are-now-available.htmlBristol Stool Chart - https://www.gpnotebook.com/simplePage.aspx?PageID=1324\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/the-bda-s-first-evidence-based-dietary-guidelines-for-chronic-constipation-are-now-available.html</a></p><p>Bristol Stool Chart <a href=\"https://www.continence.org.au/about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/bristol-stool-chart/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.continence.org.au/about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/bristol-stool-chart/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Conversation: Had constipation? Here are 4 things to help treat&nbsp;it </strong><a href=\"https://theconversation.com/had-constipation-here-are-4-things-to-help-treat-it-123364\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theconversation.com/had-constipation-here-are-4-things-to-help-treat-it-123364</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: </strong>Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://nomoneynotime.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nomoneynotime.com.au/</a></p><p><strong>Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey -</strong> For a 50% discount enter the '<strong>DietCheck' code </strong>at the checkout! <strong>Purchase here </strong><a href=\"https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Here's the link to the <strong>No Money No Time closed Facebook group</strong> (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448</a></p><p><strong>Our No Money No Time </strong>email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords: #</strong>constipation, #guthealth, #dietaryfiber, #probiotics, #magnesiumoxide, #BristolStoolChart, #dietaryguidelines, #microbiome, #bowelmovements, #clinicaltrials</p>","author_name":"Clare Collins"}