Legumes

One important rule of thumb to follow while attempting to avoid or prevent pile flare-ups is to consume adequate fiber. Food contains two forms of fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps bulk up your stool whereas soluble fiber creates a gel in your digestive tract and may be digested by friendly microorganisms. Both are required to support intestinal health. The edible seeds of plants of the Fabaceae family are known as legumes. Beans, lentils, peas, soybeans, peanuts, and chickpeas are among them.

They're high in both types of fiber, but primarily soluble fiber. 1 cup (198 grams) of cooked lentils, for example, has roughly 16 grams of fiber. That's around half of the daily fiber recommendation. Most individuals should consume 21-38 grams per day, however, this varies according to age and gender. Lentils and other legumes help bulk up your stool, reducing the likelihood of straining while going to the bathroom. This can help prevent or alleviate hemorrhoids.