How to have a healthy digestive system

How to have a healthy digestive system

How to have a healthy digestive system

It's never too late to start treating your insides more kindly and lessen the chance of problems later, says gastroenterologist Penny Neild. Woman & Home magazine teamed up with this expert in the world of food and digestion to learn her tips and advice on this area. Small changes to a diet can make your digestive system work moore smoothly and comfortably

1 Graze, don't gorge

Eating little and often is easier on the stomach. Huge meals will actually stretch your stomach too.

2 Make time for breakfast

Wholegrain cereal or porridge, or wholegrain toast is best for energy and fibre intake.

3 Go lightly to bed

Going to bed on a full stomach also boosts your risk of indigestion, heartburn and reflux (when acid from the stomach flows back into your gullet).

4 Slow down, savour food

Eating in a hurry can stop your digestive muscles working properly and makes you more likely to swallow wind.

5 Avoid strenuous exercise after you've eaten

However, mild exercise, such as a leisurely walk, helps digestion.

6 Eat veg, veg and, just for a change fruit

Plant-based foods are the best source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients called phytochemicals.

7 Cut down on sat fats

Saturated fats may boost your risk of bowel cancer, high cholesterol and heart disease.

8 Test your tolerance

According to some studies, certain spices, such as ginger, cumin and red pepper may help improve indigestion.

9 Reduce your red meat

Stick to under 500g of red meat each week, and have processed varieties very occasionally.

10 Cut out caffeine

If you can't give up, try to stick to one cup a day.

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