Digestion

The connection between food & digestion. Since we are dealing here with general digestion and prevention measures, we will avoid telling you which specific foods are good or bad for digestion. They are too numerous and controversial on each side to mention here (such as avoiding red meat etc...), and sensitivity to each food varies greatly by person. So just use good common sense and try not to overindulge in any one food that 'may' be bad for you (for example, having 50 wings rather than 10). However, here are some valuable food tips to aid in healthy digestion:

A) Only eat when you're hungry. Not only is this a good habit to keep you from gaining weight but it also prevents your stomach from getting too unnecessarily full, which could lead to poor digestion.

B) Listen to your body - it will tell you when you're full. Overeating is one sure way to create digestive disaster. Not only can it make you feel nauseas and sluggish, but it can also cause restlessness, and puts excess stress not only on your digestive process but your heart and other key organs as well.

C) Do not eat if you feel too sleepy or physically exhausted. Your bodily functions (including digestion) will work more efficiently when you're at full speed. Rest or take a nap beforehand.

D) Drinking liquid (preferably water) is obviously healthy, even during meals. But don't drink too much at mealtime because excess water can actually slow down food digestion. Rather than large gulps, instead take small sips of liquid in between bites/chews of food. You can drink much more in between meals, one hour after or up to one hour before mealtime.

E) Do not eat a major meal too late in the day. This food may sit in your stomach (undigested) all night while you sleep. Try to keep your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

The importance of changing eating habits. Eating and chewing food more slowly is a good way to promote healthy digestion. Here are some suggestions to help you succeed:

A) Take smaller bites. When you have less in your mouth you also swallow less, making it easier for your stomach to process foods. Consider buying and using smaller cutlery or try and get used to using chopsticks because they pick up less food than standard cutlery.

B) Slow down and thoroughly chew each bite before swallowing. Not only will this add more saliva and break down food better BEFORE entering the stomach, but it makes you savor and enjoy your meals more.

C) Do something to make yourself more calm and relaxed before eating. This subconsciously keeps you from pigging out and chewing food too fast. Before your first bite, slowly observe and appreciated the food and its aroma.

D) Turn your mealtime into an ambient experience. Lighting candles, dimming the lights, or playing soft music creates a beautiful (possibly romantic) mood and subconsciously makes you eat more slowly.

E) Make dinner a quiet time or family time. This means no watching TV. When you watch television your natural tendency is to eat quicker because you are paying less attention to your eating habits. Another benefit of this is closer family time.

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If chronic digestion seems to be a problem, take in regular exercise. Everything works & moves better when you're body is more active - including your stomach's digestive system. Try exercising at least 15 to 30 minutes per day or at least every other day - your body will thank you for it.

Since a clean colon promotes faster elimination of waste, it may also aid in how quickly and efficiently your stomach processes and digests its food. So consider buying a colon cleansing system which can be performed safely at home.

Some digestion problems may be due to food allergies or sensitivities. Some people may have problems with milk and dairy products and others when they eat grains. If you suspect this may be your case, try what they call an elimination diet. This means eliminating milk & dairy (or grains) until you notice your digestion improving. Then when you identify the culprit, take action to eliminate or serious reduce intake of the specific food(s).

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