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Kiwi fruits do this as well, not just prunes, kiwi fruits help by creating more water than they have to start with.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Constipation is more common in older adults, especially in women whose hormone levels are fluctuating.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">The fiber in Kiwi fruit helps soften your stools and enables them to pass through the digestive system.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Not drinking enough water is one of the main reasons why people become constipated, so be sure to stay hydrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Dietary \ufb01bres are complex carbohydrates that aren\u2019t digested or absorbed in the gut.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theconversation.com\/had-constipation-here-are-4-things-to-help-treat-it-123364\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/theconversation.com\/had-constipation-here-are-4-things-to-help-treat-it-123364<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Constipation occurs when you&#8217;re lacking in fiber and water, there are several signs that let you know that you&#8217;re constipated and having a difficult time having a bowel movement is one of them. 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