There’s nothing more enjoyable than embracing the holidays with a big appetite. Many people love to dig into cranberry brie bites, whipped sweet potatoes, roast beef, roasted turkey, and thumbprint cookies during this festive time of year. But as you gather around the dinner table, there’s an unwelcome guest you don’t want to run into: constipation.
Constipation can cause uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, trapped gas, abdominal distention, and nausea, says Razan Hallak, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. During the holidays, constipation can worsen due to changes in your typical eating habits and routine.
Foods such as dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and decadent holiday desserts can replace the vegetables, fruits, and whole grains you usually consume, says Augustine Tawadros, MD, a Freehold,
