Speaking about our toilet habits is normally a topic of conversation Brits shy away from. But while often overlooked, understanding your bowel movements and what is happening in the toilet bowl can be beneficial to your health.

Our stools can reveal a lot about diet , gut, fluid intake, and even stress levels. From green to grey to worrying red, what you see before you flush could be trying to tell you something.

Whether it’s diet, stress, gut bugs or something more serious like bowel cancer, changes in colour, texture or frequency are often the first warning signs.

And while there is no perfect bowel movement , there are some things to look out for. For example, it’s normal to pass a stool every day up to every three days, however, it should be soft and easy to pass.

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