Here’s the scoop on pee and poop

Everyday your body sends out a health report, but have you been listening?

If we eat a balanced diet we can expect to expel a stool every day. The size, shape, color, and texture of stool all tell an interesting story.

If you felt this article got a little too weird too quick, then you might want to hold onto your hat because more is coming. I’ve also saved the best (or weirdest) for last).

Diet, certain medications, and even vitamins can all change the color of stool. A “normal” stool should be somewhere on the brown spectrum. This is a sure sign that the liver is excreting enough bile. Think of bile as dishwasher detergent helping to clean excess grease from the dishes. In its most basic form, bile is doing the very same thing. It’s helping your stomach deal with all that grease, fat and oil found in certain foods.

It should come as no surprise that nutrition is inextricably tied to digestive health and many of these issues are diet related. Good digestion always starts in the mouth. To help you remember this, think of it this way: the better you chew, the better the poo. That said, if you are experiencing any form of discomfort or pain then it’s important to get yourself checked out by a healthcare professional.