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You've Been Pooping All Wrong by Trisha Pasricha MD. Get a bidet, eat more fiber and kiwis.

Do we really need a whole book for this?

“Depends”. This is a good tldr from NPR with the author of the book: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/11/nx-s1-5780065/gut-constipatio...

And don't peel your kiwi, either.

The primary study for kiwis notes: “Participants were instructed to consume the [green] kiwifruit without the skin.”

The skin does add both fiber and nutritional value (gold skin is more enjoyable then green IMO), but it may not be well tolerated by all.