Digestive wellness is a topic which makes most people withdraw from conversation.
However eating out, cooking food and celebrating how much we enjoy it is a regular discussion. So why is it, as soon as we consider how it travels through the body and (dare I say it) "how it comes out", we avoid the matter all together? It is understandably horrible to talk about poo I suppose, so I will try not to do that too much in this post.
However eating out, cooking food and celebrating how much we enjoy it is a regular discussion. So why is it, as soon as we consider how it travels through the body and (dare I say it) "how it comes out", we avoid the matter all together? It is understandably horrible to talk about poo I suppose, so I will try not to do that too much in this post.
Our digestive tract is the centre of our energy system, it is where we process all the nutrients we consume and it is from here they get transported around the body. How well these nutrients are absorbed and converted is all dependent on the health of our digestive tract and it's functionality is dependant mostly on the food we eat and the manner in which we eat it.
If our digestive health is askew, we will find it impossible to absorb nutrients, convert them and utilise them efficiently. This will create a complete breakdown in the chemical communication and complex synchronisation that occurs in our body's cells.
Digestive function is therefore a huge factor in improving ill health and often the primary cause of many diseases. Believe it or not, malnutrition is a huge problem in the West. It is ironic that when we have so much access to food, we still manage to get it wrong. It is of course, not because we don't eat enough food, but because we eat too much of the wrong food.
Digestive function is therefore a huge factor in improving ill health and often the primary cause of many diseases. Believe it or not, malnutrition is a huge problem in the West. It is ironic that when we have so much access to food, we still manage to get it wrong. It is of course, not because we don't eat enough food, but because we eat too much of the wrong food.
Wrong food/Portion/stress = Digestive Problems = Low absorbtion = Malnutrition = Disease
So, how do you know if your digestive system is on good form?
Most people think that if they go to the toilet once a day then things are looking good. However, optimal digestion would mean going to the toilet two or even three times a day. These bowel movements should feel easy, fast and complete. Your ...POO...should be...ok I won't go there...but if it is black and sinks then that is not entirely cool. I am not going to do a Gillian-get-my-gloves-ready McKeith on you. But light and floaty is better. Oh dear, I know.
If you suffer from bloating, belching, over fullness, fatigue or dis-ease after eating it is likely you are putting too much load on your system or are eating the wrong things for your body. Your digestive system is struggling and has developed an imbalance which needs addressing.
Ten Tips to get your digestive system healthy again.
1. Drink plenty of water and have a good amount of fibre in your diet.
2. Start eating more raw foods
3. Avoid processed refined foods
4. Take psyllium husk with water if you suffer from constipation
5. Start the day with a cup of warm water with lemon juice
6. Chew slowly and properly
7. Stop eating when you are full
9. Consider pro-biotics or digestive enzymes
10. Drink a Green Smoothie everyday!
Good Luck getting back in balance and feel free to email me any questions.
Good Luck getting back in balance and feel free to email me any questions.
Josie :)
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