Does Green Juice Make You Poop?

Does green juice make you poop? Is that trip to the office going to be sidetracked by running to find a bathroom? Can you safely drink a green juice in the morning (or anytime, really) or are they going to send you running to the bathroom.

Let’s discuss the not too often talked about: Green juice and Poop!

Drinking green juices is basically the focus of this website, so it’s no wonder that this is something that I would plan on addressing at some point.

It’s not something that I have experienced an issue with, but I do understand that for many people there is a fear of drinking green juices and having to run to the nearest bathroom.

Why Would Green Juice Make You Poop?

The first question to ask if why drinking green juice would make you poop. Is it the juice itself? Or is it the greens?

To answer that question, you have to ask yourself if drinking any juice at all makes you poop. If that’s so, then there might be a dietary issue at play. There are some concerns with that and I’d suggest talking to a professional. If you can’t drink orange juice, or V8, or cranberry juice without having to run to the bathroom to poop…then something’s not right.

However, if it’s only some types of juices. Then that’s a different story.

Do Fresh Juices Make You Poop?

If it’s only fresh juices that make you poop, then what you are likely dealing with is an increase of fiber. Even though you are drinking juice, you are still getting fiber.

It’s a common misconception that just because you are drinking juice, that you are not getting fiber. Even the most efficient juicers still leave some fiber in the juice. It’s the smallest bit, but it’s there. And that’s good for you! You don’t want zero fiber.

However, that fiber in the juice does help make you poop. It’s what keeps you regular.

Do Only Some Juices Make You Poop

If it’s only some juices that make you poop, then you need to take stock of which juices those are and what it might be about them that makes you poop.

For instance, apple juice is notorious for making people poop. So, if you’re going to the bathroom after drinking apple juice, don’t feel too bad. Millions of other people do to. In fact, apple juice has been used to cure constipation!

 

What Is In Your Green Juice To Make You Poop?

So this one is an interesting question. What exactly is in green juice that makes you poop? Is it the greens themselves? Or is it something else more mysterious?

I know that it sounds a bit crazy, but it depends on who you are and what type of juice you are making.

Even within the green juice spectrum there are a lot of different types of green juices. For instance, if you’re someone who is making a wheatgrass juice with a lot of coconut water, then this sort of juicer is going to be vastly different than someone who makes a leafy green juice with kale and apples.

Each juice is made up of different ingredients. So, the coconut water with the magnesium might be the culprit (not that pooping is bad!)

Or it might be a case of the fiber in the green juice making you poop. You can get a juicer that removes pulp here.

Should You Be Worried If Green Juice Makes You Poop?

You should only be concerned if the pooping is out of hand. If you’re simply running to the toilet after a green juice the first few times you have one, then it’s likely that what is happening is that you’re cleaning out your system from toxic foods and you are also fiber deprived.

When you drink a green juice what is happening is that you’re getting both fiber and liquid all at once. This is the perfect storm for poop. The fiber and the liquid helps your move your bowels along.

However, if you can’t seem to leave the house for fear of pooping, then something is amiss. Perhaps you need to look into eating probiotics. Many people take a probiotic pill, but I am more of a fan of eating and getting probiotics from food. I like real saurkraut and I also like to get it from fermented pickles (I hate! pickles made with vinegar).

 

Can Green Juice Be Good and Prevent Constipation: Good Poop!

So, the next thing to consider when deciding if you should drink green juice is if you need to poop!

Perhaps green juices that promote bowel movements is actually a good thing!

It can certainly be a good thing for people who suffer from chornic constipation. Especially when considering what happens when you deal with prolonged constipation.

There are some people who actually have decided to try and make green juices in order to cure constipation because these juices can help you poop.

They help you poop by promoting health bowl movements and also providing your body with a lot of health fiber and water content.

If you’re looking to really up the ante and create a healthy green juice that will cause you to poop finally …after days of constipation, then make sure to add apples.

For some people, apples are a poop inducing fruit. And the great thing about adding a green apple to your green juice is that it makes the juice taste better. I always add green apples to my juices even though I luckily am not someone who suffers from constipation.

I wrote up an entire article on which are the best apples to juice. The info in that article basically spells out which types of apples are best for juicing and which are best to eat.