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💚 Why Is My Poop Green? Your Gut Might Be Sending You a Message

Let’s be honest: seeing green poop in the toilet can be a little shocking. But before you panic, take a deep breath—your body might just be trying to talk to you. Think of your gut as a high-tech communication system, and your stool color is one of the ways it sends signals. So if your poop is waving a green flag, it’s worth asking: what is it trying to say? 🥦 It Could Just Be the Salad Talking One of the most common and harmless reasons for green poop is your diet . Foods rich in chlorophyll—like spinach, kale, and broccoli—can tint your stool a vibrant shade of green. If you've had a particularly veggie-packed meal or a green smoothie, your gut is simply processing what you gave it. But don’t think it’s limited to just plants. Artificial dyes, especially in foods like cereals, candy, and even ice cream, can turn your poop green. Ever had a birthday cake with neon-colored frosting? Yep, that might be your culprit. 💊 Medications & Supplements: The Unexpected Color-Chan...