The Scientific Reason You Should Eat Cucumbers for Constipation

Don't wait for hemorrhoids to address constipation.

If you frequently suffer from constipation, maintaining your system is crucial, and one of the best ways to tackle the issue is eating cucumbers.

A study from the University of Pennsylvania found that thanks to their high water content and fiber, consuming a cucumber every morning on an empty stomach helps overcome the problem in the long run.

"Due to their 'cooling effect,' cucumbers will help keep hemorrhoids away from you," assure nutritionists involved in the research, which was published in the journal Fitoterapia.

Although constipation can also stem from a Western lifestyle that includes prolonged sitting and poor diet, there's no doubt that consuming cucumbers every morning will impact the balance of your healthy gut bacteria, the study promises.

Naturopaths who reviewed this research state, "There's no doubt that the water in cucumbers will help solve the problem in the long run, and cucumbers are also low-calorie and sugar-free, so they will definitely improve your health. Start your day with a bowl of cucumbers and a glass of water on an empty stomach - instead of with your usual coffee. This will not only help you overcome constipation but also make you feel truly good and improve your energy level."