Improved and More Complete Digestion

From heartburn to excessive gas, constipation, and stomach-ache, when you experience problems with your digestion, the symptoms can fast become long term issues which can - if left untreated - start to impact your daily activity.

When it comes to treating digestive problems and challenges, many people turn to over-the-counter medicines and supplements which are said to ease the symptoms of indigestion and help your internal processes flow more smoothly.

Udo’s Choice Digestive Enzymes can be useful especially when paired with some dietary and lifestyle changes.

Discover the best products to invest in to achieve improved and more complete digestion, but some of the small and larger changes you can make to aid the digestive process from start to finish.

1. Eat real, quality food

There are proven links between processed foods and digestive problems, with additives like glucose and salt said to contribute towards gut inflammation.

A common condition is leaky gut, this occurs when the gaps in your intestinal wall start to allow harmful toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles into the bloodstream.

When you start to eat whole, real, and fresh food, thus cutting down on processed food products, you can do wonders for your body.

2. Add healthy fats to your daily diet

Fat is not and has never been the enemy. In fact, it is fat which leaves you feeling full and satisfied after a meal, and which helps your body to absorb fat-soluble nutrients. Not to mention, healthy fats are good for brain activity and for reducing inflammation in the body.

3. Drink more water

This should not be news to anyone - drinking enough water is good for your health, with most of us not getting enough hydration in an average day. If you don’t drink enough water, you can find yourself suffering from constipation which proceeds to clog up your digestive system and cause a series of gut problems which can be unpleasant to deal with.

Getting sufficient non-caffeinated hydration throughout the day is crucial, with those living in hot climates and undertaking exercise needing to adapt their intake accordingly.

4. Don’t ignore fibre

Fibre is good for digestion and is up there as one of the top ingredients to include in your diet in order to retain a healthy bowel movement. Adding bulk to your stools, and keeping your digestive system moving consistently and efficiently, fibre has been linked to a reduced risk of digestive conditions.

And fibre is easy to add to your diet, through nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grains, wheat bran, and oat bran.

5. Focus on what you eat

It’s not just about what you put in your body, but how you put it in your body. When you focus on what you eat, you become more mindful of the process itself and allow your body more time to digest gradually. Eating slowly, focussing on your plate, paying attention to texture and taste, and eating smaller bites can all contribute towards a healthier digestive process.

6. Chew properly

This is such an important part of the eating process because it is essentially step one of your body’s digestion. When you chew, you break down the food into smaller chunks which are easier for the enzymes in your digestive tract to break down further - thus ensuring that your stomach has less work to do and is better able to pass food smoothly through your intestines.

To make all of this easier for your body, chew more and take more time to break the food down in your mouth before you swallow it. Not to mention, chewing is linked to a reduction in stress which can also aid digestion - making the very art of enjoying your food a hugely beneficial step in giving the body what it needs.

7. Say goodbye to harmful habits

Smoking, excessive drinking of alcohol, and late night eating can also wreak havoc on the digestive system - from exacerbating harmful changes in gut bacteria to stalling the digestion process when you lie down on a full stomach.

To really give your body the time and energy it needs to complete digestion, avoid these habits and small changes to embrace a healthier you.

8. Exercise

Regular movement is great for digestion and is a small change which can have a huge positive impact on the body. Not only does exercise help your body to keep food moving along and through the digestive tract, but it also helps to improve and reduce symptoms of digestive-related diseases and ailments.

While all of these lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on the body’s ability to digest and process food effectively and efficiently, there are some ingredients and supplements that you can also add to your diet to help support your body.

The best Udo’s Choice products for improved digestion

Here at Udo’s Choice, we offer a selection of products which top up the digestive enzymes and support gut health -  breaking food down therefore making it easier for beneficial nutrients to be effectively absorbed by the body.

While you’re here, why not check out the Udo’s Choice blog and learn more about how to improve your overall health?