It is observed that constipation is common among people in the western countries who eat more meat and processed food than us. What can be the reason for this?

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Processed food and meats contain very little roughage. The lack of roughage leads to constipation in people who consume foods deficient in roughage such as meat, processed flour, white flour and breads etc.

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