How does it work that we eat few times a day, but usually we poop only once?

Is the colon somehow programmed to buffer the waste until the time is up and then dumps it all further?

Got this thought when observing my dog who eats twice a day (morning and evening) and more or less poops twice a day (morning and evening).

    • Joshi@aussie.zone
      36·
      2 months ago

      I have a medical degree and came here to say something much less comprehensive.

      Please accept your honorary degree in Poopology!

    • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
      10·
      2 months ago

      if your poop is dry and clumpy, you need more fat.

      Ok, I’m gonna need info on this. Because it does appear to check out, but I’ve always been told it’s lack of fiber and not enough fluid (which is impressive because I drink my 3-5 liters a day).

      Which also makes me wonder, what am I not eating that has fats in it?

        • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
          2·
          2 months ago

          The dehydration is a consistent problem for me. But, I’m looking into this fats thing. I have IBS-C, and since I started taking Wegovy, it’s gotten much worse, but the fat in my diet has also decreased a ton.

          Which isn’t great because fat can fill you up more than what I used to eat. Unfortunately I can’t stand eggs and liver, it’s a texture thing i don’t really understand.

          One thing I know works very well is any cream pasta sauce. Which makes me think it’s time for experimenting.

    • prole@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      8·
      2 months ago

      I can confirm that gut biome is big… Back in my 20s, I seemingly wiped mine out halfway through a course of antibiotics, and it took years to get back to something somewhat normal.

      • nocturne@sopuli.xyz
        4·
        2 months ago

        I eat mostly meat, starches, and veggies and poop between three and five times a day!

        You sure eat veggies and poop a lot! How many times a day do you eat meats, and starches?

        • Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com
          3·
          2 months ago

          Now that I think about it, I don’t eat a crazy amount of meat! Once a day, usually chicken or beef. Not every day though, especially if I’m hanging out with veggie or vegan friends.

          I eat rice, potato, or noodles multiple times a day! I love rice and pasta soooo much.

          The thing I eat the most is cheese, for sure. I eat tons of cheese every day. But I’ve heard that makes someone poop less? My body is strange hahaha. I drink a lot of beer, so maybe that’s part of it?