8 Simple And Natural Ways To Improve Your Digestion

Focusing on your digestion is important for creating lasting health and managing weight. Your digestive system helps to  breaks down the foods you eat into the nutrients that are needed by your body.

The foods you eat and the lifestyle you live have a direct impact on your digestive health and if you are neglecting your digestive health, your body could run into problems like bloating, skin issues, tiredness, lack of enthusiasm, food cravings, bad wind, bad breath, headaches, constipation and IBS(Irritable bowel syndrome ) and the list goes on…

All disease starts in the gut, and your gut does a lot more than just processing food. Researches have found that your gut health may affect everything from your mood to the state of your skin. 

I’ve compiled a list of easy to follow ways that can help you settle your mind and your stomach so you can fully enjoy every meal. Keep reading till end to know how you can improve your Digestion.

Ensure You Are Well Hydrated

Drinking plenty of fluids will go a long way in keeping your digestive system hydrated and active. If you don’t drink enough water, your body will try to remove water from your faeces, which can lead to constipation. It is important that you don't replace plain glass of water with dehydrating liquids like soda, coffee,or fruit juices this can do more bad than good to your body. When you are dehydrated you are more likely to develop health factors like headache, dizziness, tiredness, dry mouth, dry skin, and if extreme enough, it can lead to chronic illnesses.

Eliminate Processed Foods

Did you know that processed food contain food additives like artificial colours, preservatives and sweeteners that can lead to

an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in your gut known as dysbiosis. On other hand including more of natural foods, especially fruits and vegetables, as a major part of the diet helps  to keep diseases at bay while maintain gut health. Fresh food is better because your body will not have to work too hard to process it.

Manage Stress

Too much stress or anxiety can cause your digestive system to go into overdrive. Stress has also been linked with increased gut symptoms. People who get anxious or stressed easily either get constipated or have loose stools. Researches believe that if you are not at ease psychologically this could affect your overall health including your digestive health. Focus on de-stressing techniques like breathing, meditation, mindfulness, a warm epsom salt bath or walks in the fresh air. Practicing yoga on daily basis will not only improve your mental health but can also help you in better digestion.

Eat a High-Fiber Diet

Diet rich in fibre helps to keep food moving through your digestive tract, making you less likely to get constipated. Fibre also promotes healthy gut bacteria, reduces blood cholesterol, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In addition, it can help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight. We recommend you including more of beans, lentils, vegetables, fruit quinoa, buckwheat, nuts, seeds in your daily diet. You should aim for at least 25g of fiber intake in a day.

Introduce Prebiotic Supplement

Prebiotics are live bacteria that when consumed in proper amount can benefit your overall health. When you add these good gut bacteria in daily diet it aids digestion, fight pathogens and bolster immune function. We recommend including more of artichokes, green bananas, leeks, onions, garlic, legumes and asparagus to help your good bacteria thrive.

Include Fermented Foods into Your Diet

Fermented food have been a part of human diet  for thousands of years and for good reason. Fermented foods like kombucha, kefir, miso, sauerkraut, live organic natural yoghurt, are good source of pro-biotic supplement. Probiotics are the same kind of healthy bacteria and yeasts that are naturally present in your digestive tract. They help keep the body healthy by combating the effects of a poor diet, antibiotics, and stress.

SLEEP

The less sleep you get, the more compromised your immune system becomes as your body can’t deal with inflammation effectively. This is because your gut needs a chance to rest in order to work properly. When your body does not get enough amount of sleep your stress level spikes up which inhibits your ability to digest food properly, even leading to weight gain. We recommend getting atleast  7 hours of sleep each night and try to go to bed at the same time every day.

Skip The Bad Habits: Smoking And Alcohol

Avoiding smoking and alcohol  as these could not only interfere with the functioning of your digestive system  but can also affect you gut health and immune system. Alcohol compromise the immune system and feed the bad bacteria in the gut, which eventually lead to leaky gut, yeast, bloating, and gas. Further it can lead to problems like stomach ulcers and heartburn, cancer, cardiovascular disease and more. Use this lockdown period appropriately to build healthy habits and to work towards breaking unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking.

Many people often ignore digestive issues. I think they don't realise how important digestion is . If you are unable to digest food property it could not only upset your stomach but it can also affect our mood, seasonal allergies, joints, ability to think clearly, and eventually lead to more serious conditions and diseases. Following these steps can really help to solve your digestive issues. If you are new to our blog and like our Information please subscribe us and follow us and you will be notified everytime when we post something new.

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