Top 20 foods to eat to improve digestion
Hello everyone, dear friends!
During the New Year holidays, we leisurely moved from one holiday table to another. The abundance of tasty but unhealthy food forced us to break our diet and forget about regular training for a while.
Naturally, there are exceptions from the general mass of people - avid athletes began visiting gyms on January 1st.
However, we mostly lack the willpower to refuse the famous Olivier with mayonnaise or a glass “for world peace” in the presence of cheerful friends or close relatives. Ironic, isn't it? ?
It is not surprising that many people have stomach ache in the morning, heartburn torments us, and bloating and regular gases put us in an awkward situation.
What to do about it? Today I propose to identify products to improve digestion, the presence of which at the holiday table will be the key to a “good morning” for the whole family.
First of all, I would like to note that in order to restore the full and uninterrupted functioning of the gastrointestinal tract system, it is not necessary to adhere to strict dietary methods. The food entering the body must contain a high concentration of fiber, amino acids and antioxidants.
To rationally create a menu, I recommend that you read the article previously posted on the web pages of our blog about switching to proper nutrition. You will still have to exclude some foods from your diet, so the list of harmful foods will also have to be carefully studied.
Summarizing the rules that will need to be followed, we can draw up a set of recommendations for improving the functioning of the digestive tract:
Guys, you can follow these rules at any age, so my recommendations are optimal for both children and adults. Naturally, parents must participate in updating the child’s diet, who, due to life experience and a rational approach, will be able to create a menu without harm to health.
During pregnancy, all changes in the daily nutrition of the expectant mother must be coordinated with the attending physician, who is able to take into account the anatomical characteristics of the person and the fetus developing inside.
Useful advice from Start-health: “To avoid taking pills if you experience heartburn and bloating, eat apples, bananas, licorice, kale juice, lemon balm and cumin tea - excellent laxatives without chemical additives.”
Top 20 foods that improve digestion
Friends, we are finally approaching the point of becoming familiar with food that has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive tract. Having studied various variations of food combinations on the Internet, I offer the most complete and effective list of 20 products that improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract system:
| № | Name | Benefit |
| 1. | Bakery products from whole grains | Coarsely ground varieties help reduce blood cholesterol and cleanse the digestive tract of toxins and other food waste. |
| 2. | Wheat bran and cereals | The high level of fiber present in food ensures rapid absorption of food, saturating the body with nutrients. |
| 3. | Lentils and "representatives" legume family | the presence of large amounts of iron and zinc in the structure of such products ensures the accumulation of toxins that are promptly removed from the body (excessive consumption can lead to bloating and gas formation). |
| 4. | Flaxseeds | |
| 5. | Ginger root | a “storehouse” of amino acids that cleanse the gastrointestinal tract of food waste (excessive presence of such a product in the diet can cause heartburn). |
| 6. | Berries | rich in antioxidants that help remove toxins and waste from the body that impair the functioning of the digestive tract. |
| 7. | Dried fruits | the presence of fiber in figs, prunes or dried apricots has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improving the process of food digestion. |
| 8. | Nuts | |
| 9. | Honey | a “treasury” of manganese and iron, which help improve overall well-being, normalize the functioning of the digestive tract, and are distinguished by antibacterial properties. |
| 10. | Sauerkraut | a natural pribiotic that contains a high concentration of iodine and other beneficial minerals. |
| 11. | Carrot | pigment microelements contained in such a product ensure the detoxification process in the body. |
| 12. | Onion | an effective preventative against cancer, a product that lowers blood cholesterol levels, and powerful antioxidants that remove harmful substances and food waste from the gastrointestinal tract. |
| 13. | Tomatoes | vegetables that are in demand in alternative medicine and contain a large amount of fiber, which helps improve the functioning of the esophagus and cleanse the body; prevent diseases of the prostate and colon. |
| 14. | Avocado | tropical fruit, with which you can prevent the occurrence of chronic and temporary diseases in the body associated with the gastrointestinal tract; an amplifier of peristaltic processes and an excellent remedy for constipation. |
| 15. | Pear | rich in fructose, fiber and other useful microelements, has strengthening properties, improves the functioning of the digestive tract and becomes indispensable for diseases of the intestinal mucosa. |
| 16. | Banana | contains in its structural composition a large amount of fiber and fructo-oligosaccharides, which help accelerate the growth of the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. |
| 17. | Apple | saturated with heteropolysaccharide (pectin), which is involved in the creation of biological processes that allow you to quickly digest food entering the stomach. |
| 18. | Dairy | the acids present in the structure of such food ensure smooth functioning of the intestines, creating favorable microflora inside the esophagus. |
| 19. | Egg | a “storehouse” of polypeptides that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and accelerate the metabolic process. |
| 20. | Spices | irritate the intestinal mucosa, accelerating metabolism and accompanying processes of food digestion in the body. |
It should be noted that most of the above products belong to the budget segment of the market, so anyone can include such food in their diet. Taking into account the presented list, it is quite simple to create a menu, without forgetting about personal taste preferences in food.
The main thing is that your daily meals include foods high in fiber and antioxidants.
Useful advice from Start-health: “If you suffer from constipation, then in this situation traditional medicine becomes indispensable. In a mixer, grind 300 grams of prunes, dried apricots and figs, adding 50 ml of agave juice and 300 ml of thick honey to the resulting consistency.
Mix the “miraculous” mass thoroughly and take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals. Guys, after 24 hours you can evaluate the effectiveness of such a product.”
Today we were able to identify not only healthy, but also tasty products that improve the functioning of the digestive tract. From the food presented, you can prepare various dishes that your guests and household members will definitely appreciate. ?
Treat your loved ones to an avocado and tomato salad by adding flaxseeds and olive oil. Make a vegetable stew with spicy spices for your holiday table or surprise those present with a pie with eggs and onions made from wholemeal flour. Tempting?
The opinion of our readers, who are the most objective “judges”, is especially valuable to us!
All the best to you, friends! See you soon!
