How to Read Your Poop for Clues About Your Diet

What goes in must come out — and that’s exactly why your poop can help you dial in your healthiest diet. Fecal color, consistency, and frequency can act as a nutrition meter.

“When you’re eating right for you, your body produces good poops,” says Todd Sinett, D.C., founder of Tru Whole Care in New York City and author of The Good Sh*t.

Here, experts share what your poop health, color, frequency, and consistency say strictly about the food on your plate. Health conditions can also affect poop health and quality, so if you’re concerned about something more serious, consult a physician.

Poop Color

Food coloring can dye your doo-doo just about any color of the rainbow. But if there haven’t been any blue icings or black…