How To Improve Your Digestion

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September 24, 2018 By Mike & Mike's Staff

Having issues with bloating after a heavy meal? Do you find that certain foods can cause you to feel uncomfortable after eating them? If this is the case, you may be experiencing issues with your digestion.

This happens to be a very common problem most people deal with, especially with eating out at restaurants and having larger portions than you’re used to.

Thankfully, there are tons of easy eating habits that you can take on that will change how your body digests food, and even lose weight and become healthier in the process:

Liver detox can really improve your metabolism and increase the removal of toxins in your body from the food you eat, which can affect digestion. Some liver friendly foods include leafy greens, lemon water and black pepper.
Probiotics are responsible for maintaining good bacteria in the gut, which are key in absorbing nutrients from the food you eat. Without them, bad bacteria may grow at an increased rate and slow digestion and absorption, causing bloating, gas and discomfort. Foods heavy in probiotics are fermented, such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut.
Fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, helps move things along throughout the digestive process and reverse constipation. High fiber foods include apples, nuts and lentils.
Saturated fats and red meats are known to slow the digestion process, as they are harder to break down in the body. By substituting leaner proteins and unsaturated fats in some of your meals, you can increase your metabolism.
Eating smaller portions more frequently throughout the day can not only provide you with more energy, but can also improve the flow of digestion by creating a “routine” for your digestion without bogging it down with heavy meals. Try switching from 3 large meals to 5-6 smaller meal portions instead!
Chew, chew, chew! With all the hustle and bustle of a busy day, we tend to rush our meals without really chewing them before we ingest them. This can leave large starch, protein or fat molecules in our stomachs that take a long time to breakdown, causing bloating and indigestion. Try eating on your down time so that you may relax and enjoy your food!

Try this delicious recipe to help ease your digestion:

SALMON or TEMPEH STIRFRY

Cook ½ C quinoa as per instructions on package. In a pan, fry organic mushrooms, garlic, broccoli, red onions and spinach in 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) on medium heat. Separately, glaze salmon in maple syrup, chopped ginger and tamari and pan sear on medium heat on both sides for 4 minutes (sub in tempeh for vegetarian option). Add vegetables and salmon to quinoa, mix and enjoy!

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