Yes, according to holistic nutritionist practitioners.
Constipation is often caused by food that is poorly broken down and difficult to digest, such as raw fruit. It may be an issue with lack of fibre in the diet or it may be due to stress. Taking your time over a meal will increase the chances of passing more waste material, as well as optimising absorption of nutrients through slower eating speeds. The best way to break down difficult-to-digest foods like raw fruit is cooking them all the way through first for upwards of 20 minutes at high temperature (ideally sous vide)…