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Health Digestion 101 - Tips to Support Digestive Wellness
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• Eat in a Calm and Relaxed Setting

Digestion requires a calm and relaxing setting. The body and mind should be relaxed. This allows for the parasympathetic to become activated. The heart rate slows down, promotes digestion, promotes salvia and stimulates the digestive organs.

• Eat Slowly

Eating slowly allows for the digestive secretions in the mouth (chemical digestion) and stomach to be stimulated. This also allows for time for the body to become aware of satiety.

• Chew Food Completely

Both mechanical and chemical digestion begins in the mouth. The act of chewing breaks food apart – larger food is broken down into small pieces by the teeth. Chewing also starts saliva production. Here, starch digestion begins and prepares food for entry into the stomach.


• Include Whole, Nutrient Dense and Fiber Rich Foods

Including whole, nutrient dense and fiber rich foods provide the body with essential nutrients. These foods help us to grow, repair and thrive.


• Eat Small Frequent Meals

Small frequent meals ease the digestive process. A good rule of thumb to ease the digestive process is to try to eat before the stomach is 20% empty and stop eating before it is 80% full.

• Practice Relaxation and Calming Activities

Activities that promote relaxation and calm assist in stress reduction. Activities such as meditation, yoga or deep breathing help to create a relaxing environment that is beneficial to good digestion.

• Add Herbs


The addition of herbs to food and diet assist in stimulating digestive secretions and enzymes. Herbs also provide additional nutrient density in the diet through providing vitamins, mineral and phytonutrients


• Keep the Body Hydrated


Hydration assists in digestion and absorption of nutrients. Generous amount of water is required each day for the body to function optimally. A good way to determine daily water intake is to divide body weight in half and drink the resulting number in ounces.


• Include Prebiotics and Probiotics


The inclusion of prebiotics and probiotics nourish and feed the beneficial flora (good bacteria) in the gastrointestinal system. These substances enhance the growth good bacterial, fight off toxins and enhance immunity.


• Get Moving With Exercise

Exercise reduced stress, tones gastrointestinal muscle, removes toxins and moved nutrients to cells.