Keeping your stools soft and easy to pass requires plenty of fluids. So, drink at least eight glasses of liquid a day. Concentrate on fruit juices, herbal teas and just plain water. Try to avoid caffeine- and alcohol-containing beverages which can cause you to urinate more frequently, and so, lose much needed fluids.

Contrary to what you might think, drinking water does not cause bloating or weight gain. Without water the body can’t get rid of waste through urine and stools.