Patient's question:
I particularly dislike eating roasted sweet potatoes. Sometimes, when I encounter them on the street, I'll buy them, but my mom always stops me from eating them, saying that roasted sweet potatoes can cause constipation. So, does eating roasted sweet potatoes really cause constipation?Doctor's answer:
Sweet potatoes are a rough fiber food, playing an important role in promoting intestinal movement and having a special effect on constipation. The starch and fiber contained in sweet potatoes can refine a large amount of moisture in the intestines, promote food softening, facilitate bowel movement, and prevent toxins from lingering in the intestines. Sweet potatoes should not be eaten less than three two (assuming "" means a specific weight, please clarify if needed) per day. If you have acid reflux, you can eat three to two of them separately. In daily life, it is beneficial to consume more rough fiber foods for overall health.