1. Eat organic vegetables, fruits, and meats, if possible. This will help eliminate pesticides and chemical fertilizers from your diet and allow your digestion to operate easily and effectively.
2. Eat a balanced diet: 2 servings of protein, 3 of dairy, 4 of starchy carbohydrates and whole grains, and 5 to 9 of fruits and vegetables every day. Bake, boil, and broil foods, instead of frying them. Eat larger meals early in the day and smaller ones in the evening to make them easier to digest. Eat spicy and acidic foods in moderation, or eliminate them if you have digestive problems. Chew your food well and eat slowly. Eat a serving of yoghurt each day to provide natural, beneficial bacteria for the digestive tract.
3. Exercise daily to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol, and decrease body fat.
4. Take a daily multivitamin. Vitamin A is particularly important for good digestion.
5. Eliminating wastes and toxins is very important in the digestive process. You should have a bowel movement one to three times each day.
6. Reduce stress with music, meditation, massage, and aromatherapy. Take time off from work to pursue interests you enjoy.
7. If you experience indigestion often, get treatment from your doctor.
8. Quit smoking! Smoking depresses the immune system and causes or makes it more difficult to recover from serious diseases, such as cancer of the stomach and esophagus. Smoking also inhibits digestion and appetite.
9. Drink plenty of water, at least 2 liters (quarts) per day.
10. Drink liquor in moderation or not at all. Liquor puts stress on the liver and may hurt the liver’s ability to provide substances which aid digestion.
Use these proven ways to protect your digestion, avoid illness and disease, and stay healthy!
Please always consult your doctor about your health problems. This blog is for information only - Not for diagnosing health conditions.
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