A good gut does not only mean better digestion but also a flat belly. Here are some ways you can improve digestion naturally and be in better shape.

2. A good gut does not only mean better digestion
but also a flat belly.
Here are some ways you can improve digestion
naturally and be in better shape.

3. 1. Eat only when you are hungry
• Don’t force food down down your system
just because it is lunch hour.
• Your stomach will need to truly empty for
your digestive enzymes to be available for
processing food.
Draw a clear line when it comes to
eating out of necessity
and
eating out of habit.

4. Rule for Digestion
Ensure that there is a gap of 3-4 hours between
meals so that they are thoroughly digested.

5. 2. Don’t drink cold liquids with your
food
• Many of us drink a cold, sugary soda or juice
as an accompaniment to our meals.
• However, the cold energy of the drink
dampens our digestive fire.
The body has to work extra hard
to absorb the cold drink which will
slow down the rate of digestion.

6. Rules for Digestion
• Ideally, you must stay hydrated so that your food
passes through your digestive system easily.
• Sip on warm water throughout your meals to avoid
digestive issues and make you feel fuller, faster.

7. 3. Eat fresh
• Stale food is without life force (prana), and
it can leave you feeling like you are carrying
deadweight.
• If you regularly eat leftovers or frozen foods,
you are bound to have digestive disorders.
Ayurveda has a simple principle:
Fresh food will make you feel fresh
too.

8. Rule for Digestion
• Spend a while in cooking fresh meals for yourself and
eat warm.

9. 4. Take your time while eating
• There is much wisdom behind the belief
that you need to chew slowly.
• When saliva mixes with your food, it makes
your stomach’s job easier.
The simple truth is that
your teeth should do the heavy
lifting
instead of your belly.

10. Rule for Digestion
You must appreciate the smell, appearance, texture and
taste of your food for your body to appreciate it too.

11. 5. Cleanse your system periodically
• Doing a detox or cleanse is one of the most
powerful ways to reset your digestive fire.
• You could go on a juice fast for a day weekly
or eat a mono-diet with nourishing kitchari.
Start your day with a detoxing
drink by squeezing half a lemon in
1 glass lukewarm water.
Take on an empty stomach.

12. Rules for Digestion
• You can do a more intense cleanse once or twice a
year.
• Typically, Ayurvedic cleanses are done during spring
and autumn.