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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
As told to Elle Hunt

No, you don’t have to poo every day: eight things nutrition experts want you to know

‘Eat five different coloured fruits and vegetables every day.’
‘Eat five different coloured fruits and vegetables every day.’ Photograph: OatmealStories/Getty Images/RooM RF

You don’t have to poo once a day

It’s a widespread misconception that we need to open our bowels every day, first thing in the morning. People worry, but there’s a big variation between individuals – it’s just not something that they want to talk about. What’s really important is knowing what’s normal for you: everybody should monitor their bowel function as part of looking after your digestive health.

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