Need for high fiber food

For those suffering from constipation there are some things to try:
1) More fiber in the diet *
2) More physical exercise
3) More good liquids (not caffeine, alcohol, or milk)
4) And you can always try laxatives.

* Foods high in fiber:
Beans, whole grains and bran cereals.
Fresh fruits and vegetables such as carrots.

Above from National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Below from WebMD: Dietary Fiber: The Natural Solution

"Soluble fiber slows digestion and helps you absorb nutrients from food. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to your stool, helping the stool pass more quickly through the intestines. Foods containing high levels of soluble fiber include dried beans, oats, oat bran, rice bran, barley, citrus fruits, apples, strawberries, peas, and potatoes. Foods high in insoluble fiber include wheat bran, whole grains, cereals, seeds, and the skins of many fruits and vegetables."

According to WebMD:
Best to ease constipation? whole-grain breads, cereals, and pastas
And other foods high in fiber? fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes