Digestion has been called the foundation of health because it is essential for your very survival. Virtually every nutrient that your body needs to function must first pass through your digestive tract, which, largely, determines whether it will be absorbed and utilized by your body or passed through as waste.

Within your digestive tract lives an ecosystem of microorganisms that add another complex layer to your overall health, contributing to your immune defenses and even communicating with your brain, your skin and other bodily systems to orchestrate your daily survival.

And it goes without saying that when your digestive system is not working properly, it can be downright miserable. Gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn are common symptoms of poor digestion, but so, too, are poor nutrient absorption, chronic infections, food sensitivities or allergies, chronic inflammation, leaky gut syndrome and even irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn’s disease.

In short, there’s a lot riding on your body’s digestive health, which is why the tips below to improve digestion should come as very welcome news …

Improve Digestion: 9 Easy Ways to Better Digestive Health

9. Be Mindful When You Eat

Rather than eating while you’re distracted (driving, watching TV, working, texting, etc.), focus when you eat. You’ll eat slower, savor your food and avoid overwhelming your digestive tract. You’ll also be less likely to gulp down your food, which is a recipe for gas and belching.

8. Chew Your Food Until it’s Almost Liquefied

Your saliva and chewing will help to predigest your food before you even swallow.

7. Sip Warm Water

This helps you stay hydrated — a big plus for digestion (including the removal of wastes) — and warm water is far easier for your body to digest than cold water.[i]

6. Avoid Eating When You’re Angry

When you’re under stress your digestion temporarily slows down while your body focuses on the threat at hand. Eating during this time can lead to digestive trouble.

5. Make Lunch Your Biggest Meal

According to Ayurveda, your digestive system is at its strongest when the sun is at its highest point of the day, making lunchtime the best time to eat a big meal.[ii] Plus, this gives you plenty of time to digest your food before bedtime.

4. Eat Less

Most of us eat far more than we need to, putting extra stress on our digestive systems. Make it a rule to only eat when you’re truly hungry, and stop eating before you get that feeling of fullness — and definitely stop before you feel ‘stuffed.’

3. Eat Easier to Digest Foods First

If you eat harder-to-digest foods first, it can cause quicker-digesting foods to get backed up in your system. Instead, eat the fast-digesting foods first so things keep moving along smoothly. For example, you’d want to eat the following food groups in this order: water/juice, soup/fruit/smoothies, vegetables, grains/starches, protein (beans, meat, fish, etc.).

2. Exercise

Regular physical activity stimulates muscles in your gastrointestinal tract, speeds up digestion and increases blood flow, improving digestion on multiple levels. Exercise can also help you to lose weight, which further helps to relieve digestive issues like heartburn and gas.

1. Increase Your Intake of Probiotics

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of microflora in your intestines, which helps you absorb more nutrients from your food, soothes GI inflammation, and promotes overall healthy digestive function.

You can improve digestion even more by consuming probiotics along with seven other natural ingredients for digestive support in Natural Cleanse…

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