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Difficulty passing stools lately left me irritable after every loo trips. Regular bowel movement can be as often as everyday to about two to three times per week. Constipation occurs when bowel movement restricts a person to loo trips for just under two times per week. However, constipation is not actually a disease. It is a symptom of many underlying causes. Undermining the possibility of a more serious disease, common causes of constipation may be as follows:

1. Bad bowel habits. Suppressing the stool specially on public toilets. Withholding the urge to defecate too frequently results in constipation.

2. Diet. Diets low in fiber results in a hard-to-pass stools.

3. Fluid intake. Water softens the stool and is the best laxative as laxative is associated with certain damages to the colon which then leads to constipation.

4. Hormones. Hormonal change played key factor in resulting to constipation.

Management and treatment of constipation:

• adequate fluid intake

• high fiber diet is recommended

• maintain good mobility through exercise or physical activities

• laxatives can be used but routine use is discouraged

(more information about constipation on MedicineNet.com)

Just because we couldn’t wait for the avocados in our yard to ripen up fast, it’s always a must to include this pear-shaped fruit in my market list. Or else, the kids would fret. I know, many kids or even adults shun the bitter (or no taste) taste of avocados. Not in my household. I am lucky my kids eat fruits and veggies (though the little miss is a less too picky). I guess, they must have seen in us (me and hubs) how we loved to eat fruits especially those what we harvest in our yard…we’re lucky to have lived in a farm where variety of tropical fruits abound.

And, since mangoes are out and some new rainy season fruits were coming in, the kids are happier. It’s avocado time once again..

that's P25/kilo in the market

Avocado’s calories from fat contains monounsaturated fat which is good for hubby to help increase his HDL (good cholesterol) and decreases his LDL (bad cholesterol). I prefer avocado (as in other high fiber fruit), too, to help me with my bouts against constipation.

This little miss enjoyed her avocado mixed with powdered milk and a little sugar. I tell you, she’s excited whenever she sees the fruit in my basket^_^. I’m not complaining even if the powdered milk’s canister emptied too fast. We tried using condensed milk one time, the kids said condensed milk lacked the creaminess powdered milk has. Let the kids be judge!

avocado mixed with sugar and powdered milk

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When I do grocery shopping, I always prioritize what’s on my lists. I don’t wanna end up throwing more to the cart when I am in front of the cashier.

It does happened when kids were tagging along with me. More food stuffs will be in the cart more than what is necessary.

Hence, if I must, I like to do my grocery alone or with hubby, just to help me carry these bags.

Recently, when I am torn what cereal to buy along with the usual corn flakes or choco flakes, I was tempted to buy this cereal package. I thought it might be good for hubby and that the kids will like it.

It is a whole grain cereal with high fiber. Thought I needed that because I had occasional constipation. Plus the fact it has bits of raisins and nuts. Healthy breakfast, I thought.

At breakfast the other day, the little miss wouldn’t want any of it after tasting a piece, saying, it doesn’t taste good. I reiterated our food mantra. To no avail. The older two kids reluctantly finished off their bowls.

Hey, it might taste a little “grassy” and somehow a little hard to swallow, but it is okay. So long as the food promises healthy stuffs, it will be a delight good for my palate.

SIDE NOTES:

*cereals are great rice substitute although both contains carbohydrates for our energy needs.

*try adding fresh fruits like bananas, or raisins, plums, ripe mangoes into the cereals.

*oats or cereals when broken into crust can be used as breading for pork chops or chickens which were the kids favorites.