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Constipated? Here’s what to do Having a good poop every day is a probably a good idea for most of us…it will help to minimize  waste coming out of that It’s totally normal to get constipated every once in a while, like when you travel, or if you are stressed and eating differently for a few weeks. But in general, First things first: talk to your doc. If you’re chronically constipated, particularly if you rarely go more than 2-3 times a week, get a thorough checkup with your doc as there could be underlying medical issues like IBS, or medications side effects. For those of you who go more often, but feel like things could be better, a few things you can try. 1. Eating 2 kiwis a day Seems random…but it’s research! Kiwis are rich in fibre (g per 2 fruit) as well as compounds like actinidin that are thought to help encourage motility. So enjoy them as a snack or pop them into salads, oatmeal, yogurt or smoothies. 2. Psyllium Yep, you know how much I love psyllium…it’s a low fermentation (AKA low gas) fibre that helps regulate elimination from constipation to diarrhea. There’s a lot to say here so if you’re curious about trying it, head to desireerd.com and search psyllium for an in-depth blog. 3. Drinking more water Eating fibre and drinking water go hand in hand, because fibre needs water to do it’s job. And when the body is dehydrated, it will pull extra water from stool making it harder to poop. The basics of better gut health? Move your body. Drink your water. Eat your plants. And if you want to dive deep, my book Good For Your Gut has ~100 pages of education along with 90+ gut-friendly plant-based recipes (including low FODMAP!).