We all have experienced an awkward situation in toilet where we feel gassy and bloated but can’t move our bowels once we plop on the toilet. Luckily, there are surprising foods that can actually give us a much-needed push and make us “go” without much delay, the Medical Daily reported.

“Constipation can be an indicator of poor fat digestion, imbalanced gut microbes, and a toxic liver” Jennifer Scribner, a nutritional therapy practitioner specializing in digestive issues, in Portland, Ore., told Medical Daily in an email. Although it’s normal to deal with constipation, regular constipation can still be a cause for concern because it allows more toxicity to build in the body that can possibly cause long-term issues such as chronic abdominal pain and back pain. To prevent your stool from becoming hard, dry, and difficult to pass, consume these six foods to help you use the bathroom:

1. Cook beans

This healthful food is known to cause flatulence, but its high fiber content can actually alleviate constipation. Consuming black beans, kidney beans, lima beans, navy beans, pinto beans, and soy beans can minimize gassiness if they’re cooked properly. 

2. Drink coffee

Drinking coffee can not only help you use the bathroom, but also pass softer, easier stools. Decaffeinated coffee can help bowels, but it won’t do so at the same rate as caffeinated coffee.

3. Eat dark chocolate

The health benefits of dark chocolate seem endless, but what chocolate eaters may not know is that it can treat constipation. The candy bar is a rich source of magnesium, which helps relax the muscles in the digestive tract, and throughout the entire body, increasing the likelihood that you will go.  It’s best to opt for organic dark chocolate that contains at least 72 percent cocoa. Unfortunately, milk chocolate does not work the same as its darker counterpart.

4. Snack on air-popped popcorn

Popcorn can be a tasty way to add more fiber to your diet, as long as it’s low in calories. Avoid adding salt or butter to preserve its benefits. 

5. Crunch on radishes

Radish is able to detoxify the liver, push excess bile out, and promote peristalsis, producing a healthy bowel movement. 

6. Get a spoon full of yogurt

Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, which promotes healthy digestion. Avoid yogurts that contain lots of sugar and opt for plain organic yogurts that have a good soruce of probiotics.