It is normal that when you go to restroom, to defecate, your stools will have a foul smell. The smell is due to bacteria present in the colon and mal-absorption of nutrients from the foods. However there are certain foods that can aggravate the f0ul smell. Here’s a list of foods that cause the unpleasant smell:
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#1 Beans
Beans are rich in certain carbohydrates which are indigestible and once it reaches large intestines, the bacteria thrive on it leading to foul smell when you defecate.
#2 Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage
Cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are said to rich in sulphur. Due to poor digestion, sulphur breaks downs into hydrogen sulphite in colon and this leads to bad smell. Another active ingredient in these foods is raffinose which causes bacterial fermentation and causes the smell when you defecate.
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#3 Underdone Meats
Meat gets decayed in the intestines especially if it is under cooked. The protein in the meat causes a bacterial breakdown leading foul smell. Hence ensure wash and cook meat thoroughly before eating. Also do not chop vegetables and meat on same chopping board as this spreads the bacteria on to vegetables.
#4 Underdone Eggs
Eggs contain sulphur and in process if digestion, the sulphur breaks down into hydrogen sulphide which leads to foul smell in your colon and digestive system.
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#5 Alcoh0l
It revs up the process of digestion and this in turn leads to poor absorption of nutrients in the body. This poor absorption of nutrients causes foul smell in your digestive tract.
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#6 Low Consumption Of Magnesium
If your food contains low content of magnesium, then your digestive tract does not function properly, leading to constipation. This is another reason for you to smell bad when you defecate. Ensure to include seeds and nuts to add magnesium content in your diet.
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#7 Use Air Fresheners
One must keep in mind that whenever you will go defecation, there will some bad smell and you may not be able to avoid it every time. What you can do to lessen the smell is use air fresheners or light air fragrances in your restrooms.
