Q. As a 63-year-old female, I have to eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and grains to stay regular. When I travel I have a problem with constipation. What is the easiest and best way to stay regular when your schedule and diet are disrupted, especially when in a foreign country? Thanks for all your help.
A. Getting enough fresh fruit and vegetables to stay regular can be a challenge while traveling, especially if you are in a part of the world where gastrointestinal infections are common. We suggest taking your fiber with you, in Metamucil packets or something similar. Sugarless gum is also easy to pack and surprisingly effective.
We are sending you our Guide to Constipation with ten tips and a dynamite pumpkin bran muffin recipe for coping with this common problem.
