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10 Tips for Better Digestive Health

By: Heather M. Graham

 

  • Select lean meats. Leaner cuts of meat—pork, chicken and turkey—contain less fat, which may improve digestive comfort.

  • Drink plenty of fluids. Liquids help alleviate and prevent constipation, and they ease the digestive process. A good way to make sure you’re getting enough fluids is to drink a glass of water with every meal.

  • Don't rush eating. Overeating can upset your stomach and digestive tract. Eating slowly and chewing food properly encourages a "full" feeling, before trouble starts.

  • Exercise regularly. Don't smoke. While most people know that exercise offers overall health benefits, most people don't know that it's good for your digestive tract, too. Daily physical activity improves the natural rhythm of the digestive system and assists in moving food through the digestive tract.

  • Maintain a healthy body weight. According to the AGA, a body mass index that indicates obesity or unintentional weight loss may  be detrimental to your digestive health.


Tips provided by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO).

 

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