Weight-Loss bran and whole grain yay or nay for constipation

[bmarcinczyk14]

so im really getting confused, its like everything i read contradicts itself. first i read bran has tons of fiber which is good for relieving constipation then i read that bran is hard to digest. all the easy things to digest seem to be the more unhealthy stuff and things that are known to cause constipation. whats the deal with this? i also read vegetables are high in fiber and good for constipation than i read their very hard to digest. whats the deal? is bran good for relieving constipation? will my post shredded wheat' n bran cereal help out my constipation with proper hydration?

 

[Holly88]

I think you're getting confused.

The whole point of fibre is that you don't digest it, it adds bulk because it doesn't break down.

I think you need to stop thinking so much and just eat fruit, veg and wholegrains and drink plenty of water.

If you want a good supplement, try psyllium husks.