A lack of fiber also results in slow transit time of food through the digestive tract (ie: constipation). (fitbodyhq.com)
We also know that if slow transit times and impaired movement happen for a long time, the bacterial balance in the gut, known as the microbiome also changes. (parsleyhealth.com)
And these microbes are partially responsible for slower transit time -LRB-: If you haven't already incorporated stone fruit (plums, apricots, peaches) and pears into her diet, that's one of the first things you can try. (megangarcia.com)