2. Everyone experiences occasional digestive symptoms such as upset
stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea.
However, when these symptoms occur frequently, they can cause
major disruptions to your life. Fortunately, diet and lifestyle
changes can have a positive impact on your gut health. Here are
evidence-based ways to improve your digestion naturally.
3. 1. Eat Real Food: Diets high in processed foods have been linked to a higher risk
of digestive disorders. Eating a diet low in food additives, trans fats and artificial
sweeteners may improve your digestion and protect against digestive diseases.
2.Get Plenty of Fiber: A high-fibre diet promotes regular bowel movements and
may protect against many digestive disorders. Three common types of fiber are
soluble and insoluble fibre, as well as prebiotics.
3.Add Healthy Fats to Your Diet: Adequate fat intake improves the absorption
of some fat-soluble nutrients. What’s more, omega-3 fatty acids reduce
inflammation, which may prevent inflammatory bowel diseases.
4. 3.Stay Hydrated: Insufficient fluid intake is a common cause of
constipation. Increase your water intake by drinking non-
caffeinated beverages and eating fruits and vegetables that have
high water content.
4.Manage Your Stress: Stress negatively impacts your digestion
and has been linked to IBS, ulcers, constipation and diarrhea.
Reducing stress can improve digestive symptoms.
5.Eat Mindfully: Eating slowly and mindfully and paying
attention to every aspect of your food, such as texture,
temperature and taste, may help prevent common digestive issues
such as indigestion, bloating and gas.
6.Chew Your Food: Chewing food thoroughly breaks it down so
that it can be digested more easily. The act also produces saliva,
which is needed for proper mixing of food in your stomach.