The traditional Western diet, abundant in refined carbohydrates, saturated fat, and additives, is connected to digestive issues.
Soluble fibre absorbs water and bulks stools. Insoluble fibre cleans your digestive system like a huge toothbrush.
Fat may aid digestion. Fat makes you feel full and aids with nutrition absorption.
Do you use an adult bottle to become sleepy? If this becomes a habit, beware.
Stress hormones affect digestion. In fight-or-flight state, your body can't digest. Stress depletes digestive system blood and energy.
Mindful eating is the practice of paying attention to all aspects of your food and the process of eating.
Exercise and gravity aid digestion. Walking after a meal may help move things forward.
Not paying attention to hunger and fullness signals may lead to overeating, gas, bloating, and indigestion.
You know smoking, drinking too much, and eating late at night are unhealthy.
Mouth digestion begins. Your teeth shred food so digestive enzymes can better digest it.