What Your Stool Shape Reveals About Your Health
A HuffPost wellness article explains how stool shape and consistency reflect gut health, highlighting that a healthy bowel movement is banana- or sausage-shaped (types 3–4 on the Bristol Stool Chart). It covers using the chart to gauge normalcy, advises a fiber-rich diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds) with tips like chia seeds, and recommends light post-meal activity to aid digestion. The piece also emphasizes monitoring stool color and consistency for warning signs such as blood, which can signal colorectal cancer, especially in younger people, and urges consulting a doctor if concerning changes persist.