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Foods that soften stool include beans. Legumes, like adzuki beans and soybeans, are rich in calcium, zinc, iron, protein and fiber, nutrients that soften stool, regulate normal bowel movements, aid in digestion, repair injuries and strengthen your immune system.
Whole grains are naturally high in insoluble fiber. Fill your diet with air-popped popcorn, wild rice, whole-wheat pasta, wheat bran and whole-grain bread. These fiber-dense foods can help speed up digestion and help you have a soft bowel movement.