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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.
Fiber. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and increases stool bulk by binding to foods in the digestive system. Eating insoluble fiber may help to firm up loose stools and allow more normal excretions. Try eating foods such as cabbage, bran, whole grains, nuts and cauliflower to thicken stools.