What foods work for softening your stool naturally? I’m just curious what works for everyone on here, food-wise. I know prunes are the most popular choice, but I’m not a big fan of them. I’ve been eating a lot of pears lately (which I love), which I read are good for preventing and treating constipation. Beans work for me, too, but tend to bulk my stools up too much. I've heard mixed opinions about apples. Some say they help with constipation, while others say they can contribute to it. I don't even touch bananas, although I've heard the fully ripe ones are fine; it's the unripe ones that lead to constipation problems.
My stool is soft, but not “soft serve ice cream” or “toothpaste” soft like the ideal for dealing with fissures. Is it possible to get this consistency with just diet (and lots of water) and no stool softening medications like Colace and Miralax?
Any other foods that soften stool for you guys but don’t bulk them up too much?