Simple Steps to Avoid Digestive Disorders: Tips from the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Many people suffer from digestive disorders, which can often be avoided by following very simple steps, without the need to visit a doctor.

And the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, through its official account on the “Instagram” platform, published the most prominent 7 steps that will help you in this case.

What is it?

• Eat small meals to allow the digestion process a chance
• Chewing food well
• Drink appropriate amounts of water to keep the body active and avoid laziness and lethargy
• Do not overeat sweets and animal fats
• Avoid excessive drinking of soft drinks
• Eat yogurt because it contains beneficial bacteria «probiotics»
• Doing sports that are suitable for your health condition, such as walking or other types of sports

Constipation is among the most common digestive disorders.

A person may feel excessively full or bloated due to constipation, gas, or even excessive air swallowing.

A tweet belonging to the “King Abdullah Medical City” account on “Twitter” dealt with five ways that can help you relieve bloating and gas.

• Eat oats regularly
• Eat 1 tablespoon of flaxseed (either whole or ground) daily
• Avoid foods that are hard to digest, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, onions and dried fruit
• Avoid products that contain the artificial sweetener sorbitol
• Mint drink consumption