Even if you eat highly nutritious food, it will not be assimilated into the body unless it is digested properly. When we eat something, the digestive enzymes in our alimentary canal break down the food into a form in which it can be easily absorbed into the body. If the food we consume is not digested properly, we will feel sick and bloated, and will not be able to concentrate on our daily responsibilities the right way. The solution for this is cultivating correct food habits and preventing indigestion. Right food habits include drinking plenty of water and exercising well and eating foods that have good fiber content.
Given below are six simple rules that you can follow to promote proper digestion:
Have Sufficient Dietary Fiber in Your Food
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage and found in abundance in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, is parts of the plant food that cannot be digested. But it fills the stomach while eating, and its bulk helps in regularizing bowel movements and prevents constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Taking sufficient quantities of roughage also helps in shedding extra weight, lowers the level of blood cholesterol, and helps in controlling blood sugar.
Eat the Right Way
To aid proper digestion, eat smaller meals. You can eat small quantities of food four or even five times a day, instead of eating large quantities three times. When you do not eat large meals, it is easier for your system to digest the food. Further, when you do not fill your stomach to the maximum, it will gradually shrink, and then you will only need small portions to get the feeling that your stomach is full. Another food intake rule is not to combine eating with other jobs like watching TV or reading.
