Trust Your Gut… What you need to know about digestive health from The Mayo Clinic
Some of the most common digestive system issues are constipation, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, gas and bloating and gall bladder disease.
Maintaining a good digestive system through better eating habits, physical activity, balanced nutrition, managing stress and proper use of medications can help prevent common digestive ailments and other more serious digestive system issues from occurring.
When it comes to nutrition, guidelines will vary depending on country, food culture and availability of food resources. However there are key principles that nutrition experts recommend for a balanced diet. Individual digestive health conditions can also limit what persons are able to consume.
Below are general dietary guidelines from nutritionist and experts for common digestive ailments:
Suggestions from professionals to promote good digestive health include:
-Eating more fiber to support regularity and gut microbiome.
-Managing stress so that symptoms do not worsen such as those of acid reflux.
-Limiting added sugars and processed foods that can negatively impact gut microbiome.
-Staying hydrated to help the absorption of fiber and avoid constipation.
-Eat mindfully and chew food slowly to allow food to break down properly and be absorbed.
-Know your food triggers to avoid the onslaught of symptoms.
-Do not smoke and limit alcohol to avoid irritating the digestive track.
-Exercise to stimulate the digestive track and help with bowel movements.
-Add probiotics and prebiotics to your diet to support healthy gut bacteria.
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