One of the leading causes of hemorrhoids is prolonged constipation, which constipation is directly related to a diet low in fiber, rich in refined starch, especially white bread.
White bread is a refined food, made from flour that has been stripped of bran and sprouts, while these are the parts richest in fiber. Therefore, white bread contains almost no fiber, making the digestion and bowel movements slow. When you eat a lot of white bread, stools become dry, stiff and difficult to move in the intestines, leading to constipation - a factor that worsen hemorrhoids.
Research shows that people who eat less fiber, less than 15g/day, have a significantly higher incidence of hemorrhoids and recurrence than those who eat enough fiber. Meanwhile, a diet rich in fiber, 2530g/day, helps soften stools, reduce the number of times topping, thereby reducing pressure on the veins in the anorex.
White bread has a high glycemic index, causing blood sugar to rise rapidly after eating, causing metabolic disorders and contributing to inflammation. This is a factor that is not beneficial for people with hemorrhoids.
People with hemorrhoids should abstain from or limit eating white bread, instead should choose whole grains such as black bread, oats, brown rice and fresh vegetables and fruits, foods rich in fiber to help the laxative, support the treatment and prevention of constipation - the root factor of hemorrhoids.
