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Carrots are foods that soften stool. Raw vegetables, like carrots, not only increase the amount of oxygen transported to your intestines, they also aid in digestion and soften hard, dry stools. Other foods that help soften stool include: broccoli, greens, cabbage, celery and lettuce.
Soluble fibre turns into a gel during digestion. This helps to bind bowel contents together, making stools firmer. If your stools are too soft, you should try to eat more of this type of fibre. Examples are: oats, barley, rye, legumes (lentils, kidney beans), peeled fruits and vegetables.