Here’s What Your Stool Can Tell You About Your Health

Your stool offers valuable insight into your digestive health. While occasional changes are usually harmless, consistent abnormalities can signal something more serious.

What’s Normal?
A healthy stool is brown, smooth, soft (like toothpaste), and passed with ease. Variations are often diet-related—foods like beetroot or leafy greens can change color without indicating illness.

What to Watch For:

• Red: Possible bleeding—if not from food, consult a doctor.
• Green: May be from diet, antibiotics, or rapid digestion.
• Yellow: Could indicate infection or gallbladder issues.
• White/Clay: May signal bile duct blockage.
• Black: Could be due to bleeding or iron supplements.
• Thin or Hard Stools: May suggest constipation or bowel issues.
• Floating, oily, or smelly stool: Might point to malabsorption.
• Mucus or white blood cells: Could be signs of inflammation or infection.

How Often Is Normal?
Anywhere from three times a day to three times a week—what matters most is your personal regularity and ease of passage.

Tips for Healthier Bowels:

• Eat fiber-rich fruits, veggies, and fermented foods.
• Stay hydrated.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid ultra-processed or sugary foods.

Want the full breakdown? Watch the video below for a deep dive into what your poop reveals about your health.