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11 Great Ways to Improve Your Digestion Naturally

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Experiencing digestive problems? These tips are the perfect solution.

Eat Whole Foods

Whole foods are minimally processed, nutrient-rich, and healthful. Typical Western processed meals contain refined carbohydrates, saturated fat, and food additives. Processed foods may cause intestinal problems. Glucose, salt, and other additives may cause intestinal inflammation. Inflammation may decrease intestinal barrier function, increasing gut permeability. Increased intestinal permeability may lead to health issues.

Trans fats are in certain processed meals. These lipids have been linked to heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Most trans fats in processed foods formerly originated from partially-hydrogenated oils. While the FDA prohibited partially-hydrogenated oils in 2018, processed foods may still contain trans fats. Check processed food labels for trans fats.

Fortunately, high-nutrient diets protect against digestive illnesses. For healthy digestion, consume fresh meals and restrict processed items.

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Get Plenty Of Fiber

Fiber aids digestion. Soluble fiber absorbs water and bulks stools. Insoluble fiber cleans your digestive system like a huge toothbrush. Oats, barley, and legumes are soluble fiber sources; whole grains, nuts, and seeds are insoluble. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can guarantee you receive both types.

The DRI for fiber in 19-50-year-old women is 25 grams. Males 19-50 have a DRI of 38 grams of fiber. Most Americans drink half the daily recommended amount. High-fiber diets minimize the incidence of constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer. High-fiber diets increase gut barrier function and inflammation. Prebiotics nourish intestinal microorganisms.

Fruits, vegetables, and grains contain prebiotics.

Add Healthy Fats

Fat may aid digestion. Fat makes you feel full and aids in the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K. Flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and fatty fish, including salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. More research is required to determine if omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel illnesses like ulcerative colitis.

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Stay Hydrated

Insufficient hydration consumption causes constipation. Water, other drinks, and meals make up your fluid intake. Drinking water daily ensures you receive enough liquids without added sugar and calories. You may require extra water when you’re unwell or in a hot area. You may also get enough fluids through herbal teas and seltzer water. Cucumbers, peppers, broccoli, strawberries, apples, oranges are high-water fruits and vegetables.

Manage Your Stress

Stress might impair digestion. It causes ulcers, diarrhea, constipation, and IBS. Stress hormones harm digestion. In fight-or-flight mode, your body believes you can’t relax and digest. Stress diverts blood and energy from the digestive system. What affects your brain might also influence your stomach. Stress management, meditation, and relaxation training alleviate IBS symptoms. CBT, acupuncture, and yoga have also benefited stomach issues. Deep belly breathing, meditation, or yoga might enhance your mood and digestion.

Eat Mindfully

Uncontrolled eating may cause bloating, gas, and indigestion. Mindful eating involves focusing on your food and eating process. Mindfulness may lessen ulcerative colitis and IBS symptoms. Mindfully:

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