Top 5: Tips for Healthy Bowel Movements

Jef L'Ecuyer March 28, 2016 Eat Well, FODMAP, Health, IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2. Drink enough fluids (especially water)

It’s often said that you have to drink at least X glasses or Y liters of water a day…. The most important thing is to be conscious of your thirst and ensure you drink enough to quench it. But remember, when you feel thirsty, your body is already partly dehydrated. So don’t wait to be thirsty before drinking, keep a (reusable!) bottle of water at your desk and take a sip from time to time. Water also helps fiber to function optimally and therefore to avoid constipation.

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Jef L'Ecuyer

Member of the Quebec College of Dietitians (ODNQ) and Dietitians of Canada,Jef graduated from McGill University in December 2014. Recently graduated and passionate about culinary arts, Jef poses a simple, effective and practical look at daily meal planning. With this in mind, she works in conjunction with the mission of SOSCuisine...