7.Put Your Feet Up
If you haven’t tried pooping with your feet on a stepstool — or a special toilet stool — give it a shot. It shifts your posture to make it easier to eliminate. Some expertsrecommend it for older adults who have long-term constipation. A small study of young, healthy adults found that a toilet stool eased straining and emptied the bowels more completely.
8.Make Smart Swaps
Loading up on fiber doesn’t have to be unappetizing. A few switches to your habits can make a big difference. Snack on a handful of almonds (3.3 grams of fiber) instead of crackers (0.6 grams). Sprinkle a cup of beans (around 13 grams of fiber) instead of a cup of diced cheese (0 grams) to pasta salads.
