Many in the health and medical communities use bowel movement frequency as one indicator of health. Regular movements suggest that you are getting enough fibre, which the evidence suggests is good for removing toxins and for helping prevent several diseases, including various cancers. Out-of-the-ordinary bowel movements can also be indicators of other health problems beyond fibre intake.
On occasion, in those weird tangental moments, I've let people know that I have at least two bowel movements a day, sometimes three, and on rare occasions four.
I have heard from people that they are usually a one-a-day kind of person, though I know of cases where people don't go for days, which is really odd for me to think about.
One reason for my own situation is that I eat probably at least 300 g of carbohydrates a day and well over 90% of those come from foods that are whole grain. On top of that, I eat as many whole foods as I can when it comes to fruit and vegetables. I also really like legumes. Like, a lot. They're a superfood in my eyes.
So bottom line: I get a lot of fibre without even thinking about it. I know some people have habits that end up leading them to have to actively think about adding more. Some use supplements. Some buy bran-based foods.
This thread isn't just about fibre. Of course, there are other factors related to bowel movements beyond just diet. I know there are various medical conditions that are factors, and I know that yoga helps in that department as well.
Let's hear all of it.
What about you? How often do you drop one?
[And, yes, this is a private poll.
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