2. Meals Can Trigger a Bowel Movement
One of your body’s natural reflexes is the gastrocolic reflex. When you ingest food, this reflex triggers a series of movements throughout the digestive system.
Large, fatty meals may make you go to the toilet more often.
If you’re prone to both constipation & diarrhoea, this information can be very useful.
For people with constipation, a fatty breakfast in the morning may work to encourage a bowel movement.
If you often suffer from diarrhoea, it’s best to stick to low-fat meals.