Foods That Cause Constipation and Effects of Calcium

The following foods tend to cause constipation:

Dry foods, like crackers and morning cereals, if eaten with insufficient fluid
Low-fiber foods, like cheese, meat, eggs, chocolate, cakes, ice cream and other sweets, white bread or pasta, white rice, mashed and fried potatoes, chips, fast food, pre-prepared (instant) foods, fast foods in general
Alcohol (except red wine), low-fiber drinks with glucose (soda, fruit juice), energy drinks containing caffeine or taurine
Citrus fruits with lot of connective tissue, like oranges or grapefruit, if eaten in excess
Nuts, like peanuts, and seeds