You can be sure of some things, and knowing how to poop is probably one of them, but thereβs a good chance youβre doing it wrong. Yes, you read that correctly: you are probably pooping wrong. Donβt worry; Dr. Nandi is here to help you have the best poop of your life.
Eat Real Foods
To poop like a pro, youβve got to eatΒ realΒ foods and lots of them. Plants give your body the fiber to make a stool, so shoot for at least nine servings a day of dark, leafy greens, root vegetables, and fresh fruits. Eat healthy proteins like organic meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, and dairy to keep your bowel muscles strong and functioning. Healthy fats keep your intestines lubricated and make pooping more effortless and more comfortable, so youβre getting enough avocados, olives, coconut oil, or raw butter to keep things sailing smoothly.
Keep Hydrated
Although poop may not seem like it has much water, a healthy stool is 75% water. If you want to have the best poop ever, you betterΒ drink a lot of waterΒ to keep your body hydrated. The body needs water to make poop, and itβs also necessary to move the stool through the intestines and out the other side. Without enough water, youβre bound to get bound up.
Get a New Position
The human body is designed to squat while pooping, which everyone did until the modern sitting toilet became popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. When you sit on the pot, muscles pull on the rectum, causing it to kink. It makes it harder to get things flowing and empty your bowels. It causes strain on the rectum, anus, and anal lining and leads to pooping problems like hemorrhoids, hernias, and diverticular diseases. Instead of pitching your pot and digging a hole in the backyard, consider one of the many types of stools available to help you get in the proper position for pooping while still enjoying the luxury of an indoor flushing toilet.
Time It Right
In todayβs world, people are rushed from one thing to another, and that stress and constant hustle follow them into the bathroom. Instead of rushing through your time on the toilet, develop a consistent morning routine that includes 15 minutes of sitting on the pot. By reading a magazine or doing a puzzle, you will soon train your body to wake up at the same time every day.
Get Moving
If you want to get things moving the right way, youβve got to start moving. Exercise stimulates the bodyβs nervous system and helps your gut and intestines work together to create and expel poop. Thereβs no reason to start hitting the gym every day, as a simple 30-minute walk or yoga can do wonders for your digestion and give you the best poop youβve ever had.
If youβre ready to be your health hero, itβs time to learn how to poop the best way possible. It will make you feel better and allow your body to function at its best.
Parthaβs Rx
- Eat a variety of healthy foods, including veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and protein
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
- Get up and get moving, exercising at least three to five days a week
- Build a morning routine that includes 15 minutes for pooping
- Poop in a squat position to help align the body for proper pooping
