Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida. Sebastian, Florida. Sebastian is a city in Indian River County, Florida, United States, with a small portion in Brevard County. In 2010, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 21,929. Sebastian is a principal city of the SebastianâVero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Indian River County.
1 Eating more raw fruit can be a constipation remedy because fruit, too, is high in dietary fiber. 2  Plums, pears, and apples are good choices because much of the fiber can be found in their edible skins. 3  Plums, pears, and apples are high in pectin, a naturally occurring fiber.
Fiber stimulates the process of digestion. While adding fiber in the form of powders, pills or shakes may help with constipation, it may also generate cramping, bloating and excessive gas. Increasing your intake of naturally fibrous foods can help eliminate the need for fiber supplementation. Most fruits and vegetables are easy to digest when eaten raw as they contain enzymes necessary for digestion. Individuals who eat processed, canned or stored food usually have low levels of digestive enzymes. Cooking destroys enzymes; therefore, fruits and vegetables are most beneficial when eaten raw.