Some office workers skip breakfast, but this can easily lead to a failure of the gastrocolic reflex, and over time, it can cause constipation. Eating fiber-rich foods for breakfast can help prevent constipation.
In healthy individuals, the rectum is typically free of feces. The "orthostatic reflex" upon waking in the morning and the "gastrocolic reflex" after eating breakfast cause the colon to produce strong "mass peristalsis," pushing feces into the rectum. When a certain amount of feces accumulates, it creates the urge to defecate. Therefore, it is best to develop a habit of having a regular bowel movement every morning. Eating breakfast in the the morning also benefits the "gastrocolic reflex" and helps the body's detoxification process.
Creamy Oatmeal with Fruit
To prevent constipation, breakfast must include dietary fiber, such as oatmeal, whole-wheat steamed buns, steamed sweet potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. Vitamin B1, which is abundant in coarse grains, can protect the gastrointestinal nerves and promote intestinal peristalsis. Additionally, eating a banana for breakfast can also help with bowel regularity, but only ripe bananas have this effect. Eating too many unripe bananas will not only fail to relieve constipation but can actually worsen it. This is because unripe bananas contain a significant amount of tannic acid, which inhibits gastrointestinal motility.
Milky oatmeal