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  Constipation can be uncomfortable and painful. Fortunately, there are several natural foods that can help soften stool and relieve constipation. Here are some of the foods that act as stool softeners: Fiber-rich fruits: Apples, prunes, apricots, peaches, plums, grapes, and berries are all high in fiber and can help soften stool. Fiber adds bulk to stool and helps it pass through the digestive system more easily 1 2 3 4 5 6 . Vegetables: Green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, and sprouts are great stool softener foods that you can add to your everyday meal. They are rich in fiber, add bulk to your stool and thus make it easy for you to pass stool. Other vegetables that can help soften stool include green beans, red capsicum, members of the cabbage family, sweet potato, and peas 1 5 7 . Seeds: Chia and flaxseeds are very dense fiber content stool softener food. They contain insoluble fiber that helps in passing stool, thus preventing constipation 1 8 . Yogurt: Yogurt is a grea...