Increasing your consumption of vegetables is a fairly reliable solution if you're on a mission to get more nutrients. Vegetables generally tend to be filled with a variety of vitamins, minerals, protective compounds (like antioxidants), and other helpful substances. There's just one hitch, though: Your uptick in veggies could lead to bathroom shock when you move your bowels.

If you're unaccustomed to eating substantial volumes of vegetables, you might notice a change in the frequency, color, and texture of your stools. (You might experience a change in your urine smell and color, too — and your pee can reveal surprising things about your health as well.) While this is a normal systematic reaction to a sudden influx of new-to-your-body foods, it can be a surprise. That's why it's essenti

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