Is Your Digestive System Working Overtime? You Probably Ate One of These Foods

Food and drink enter the mouth, then move to the stomach, through the digestive system, and out. Here are some foods that speed up the digestive process, and it's wise not to overconsume them:

1. Cooked Bananas

Bananas contain a high concentration of soluble fibers that accelerate digestion. However, it's important to know that uncooked bananas might actually have the opposite effect.

2. Broccoli

Besides the many vitamins found in broccoli, it is rich in fibers that make the digestive system work faster.

3. Coffee

The caffeine found in high concentration in coffee promotes intestinal mobility. It also increases the hormone in the body that accelerates digestion.

4. Avocado

Avocado encourages bowel movements by relaxing the muscles related to the digestive system, thanks to the magnesium it contains.

5. Dried Plums

These plums contain dietary fibers and have a high concentration of a natural laxative (sorbitol) that draws fluids into the colon.

6. Spicy Food

The spiciness in food comes from a substance known as capsaicin, which speeds up the body's digestion activity.