A diet packed with veggies is certainly going to help provide your gut with the fiber it needs for regular bowel movements, but if you’re already having trouble using the restroom, quickly integrating loads of greens may not be the best course of action.
“If you start adding more plants to your diet, you’ll often feel gassy and bloated and have worsening abdominal discomfort. Instead, focus first on restoring rhythm,” gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., MSCI, author of The Fiber-Fueled Cookbook previously shared.
Registered dietitian and gut health expert Heather Finley, D.C.N., M.S., R.D., shares her strategy here for incorporating more veggies, without the unwanted effects.
