The digestive system is one of the most important systems in our bodies. It is where our food is processed into absorbable nutrients and waste products. It is therefore important that we ensure the efficiency and health of our digestive system. Here are 7 ways you can achieve a healthy digestion.
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Eat Fiber
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Investing in fiber is one of the best things you can do for your digestive system. Fiber keeps your digestive tract running smoothly. Be sure to get your recommended daily intake of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. You should also load up on whole grains and nuts.
Drink Water
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Water will help the movement of food through the digestive tract. Drinking the recommended daily dose of water will help keep your system clean of wastes and acids.
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Be Fully Present during the Meal
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When you eat, don’t do anything else. Just eat. Concentrate on the food and flavors. When you eat without distractions you get to enjoy the meal to the fullest. Eat slowly to give your body time to process the food. Chew your food well before swallowing.
Eat Smaller Meals
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Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day allows your stomach to work more efficiently. Your system works better if it is not digesting huge amounts of food. Eating small meals throughout the day can also speed up your metabolism.
Eat Food with Prebiotics and Probiotics
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Probiotics add to the healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract. On the other hand, prebiotics make the environment in the intestines favorable for the growth of good bacteria. Healthy bacteria in the digestive system promote good digestion.
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Get Some Exercise
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Exercise can help promote a healthy digestive system by increasing blood circulation to intestinal tracts. This encourages the natural contraction of the muscles. Exercise also helps speed up the passage of food through the large intestine.
Reduce Stress
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The stress you feel causes a reduction of blood flow to the intestinal tracts. This makes the digestive system less efficient at processing the food you eat. Learn to relax your mind and body to have a healthy digestive system and body.
Don’t wait for things to go seriously wrong before you take action. You want to prevent health problems before they actually happen. These habits are just several things you can do to have a healthy digestive system. Your old, detrimental habits can be changed with a bit of persistence and conscious choices.
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