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Does Broccoli Make You Poop?

Sarah Jenkins • • 7 min read
Does Broccoli Make You Poop?

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In a 2017 study , healthy people ate either 20 g of raw broccoli sprouts or 20 g of alfalfa sprouts every day for 4 weeks. The researchers found that the people who ate broccoli sprouts had fewer symptoms of constipation and quicker bowel movements.

Is broccoli a laxative?

Broccoli for constipation relief

Just ½ cup of cooked broccoli contains 2.8 grams of fiber to aid with constipation relief, and it's also chock full of vitamin C. Broccoli makes a great side dish, and it can be eaten raw as a snack with hummus or a low-fat dip.

How long does it take to poop out broccoli?

Whereas cooked leafy and cruciferous vegetables such as kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower take approximately 40-50 minutes to digest. Root vegetables like turnips, beetroot, sweet potatoes, radishes and carrot digest in an hour.

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.