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Is Chili Good for Constipation?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Cindy Pineo

Chili, that deliciously spicy Tex-Mex stew, can be good, bad or indifferent for constipation depending on the recipe. Traditional Texas chili con carne, or chili with meat, contains no beans, few vegetables and only a little dietary fiber.