Papaya

Papayas include enzymes that can aid digestion. Caricol, a papaya-based product, has been found in studies to assist reduce constipation and bloating in persons with gastrointestinal dysfunction and digestive problems. Papayas are also hydrating because they are 88% water. Getting adequate water can help avoid dehydration-related dry stools.

However, because papayas are heavy in fiber, limit your consumption. High fiber consumption has been linked to stomach pain in certain persons. One big papaya provides 13 grams of fiber, which is approximately 50% of the necessary daily needs for women and 34% of the recommended daily needs for men.