05:52 PM Sunday, July 02, 2023
I wrote – Nada Najid:
The health of the digestive system, particularly the small intestine and colon, is affected by many factors, such as daily diet, mood, fluid balance in the body, and the number of hours of sleep.
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In the following lines, “The Consulto” reviews tips for improving gut health, according to “Healhline”.
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Tips for improving gut health
1- Avoid stress
Stress has negative effects on gut health, especially for people with irritable bowel syndrome, so it is recommended to avoid stress as much as possible, and try to control it by practicing meditation and relaxation exercises, such as yoga and deep breathing, drinking herbal drinks that calm the nerves, such as chamomile tea.
2- Good sleep
You should get enough sleep every day, ranging from 6 to 8 hours every night, because staying up late is one of the wrong habits that negatively affects gut health.
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3- Eat slowly
It is necessary to eat daily meals slowly, to ensure that the food is chewed well, and then the stomach and intestines do not face any difficulties in digesting and absorbing it.
4- Drink water
In a 2022 study, researchers found that people who drink plenty of water each day have fewer bacteria that cause gastrointestinal infections.
Drinking water also helps improve bowel movement and facilitate digestion and excretion, which reduces the risk of constipation.
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5- Take probiotics
Probiotic supplements play a major role in promoting digestive health, thanks to their effective role in maintaining the bacterial balance in the intestine, in addition to their ability to strengthen the immune system.
Probiotics are found naturally in many foods, such as yogurt.
6- Reducing sugars and fats
To maintain gut health, foods rich in sugars and fats should be reduced, because excess of them puts a lot of pressure on the digestive system.
7- Eat foods rich in fiber
Foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, are of great importance for gut health, as they contribute to improving its motility.
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8- Eat garlic
When researchers tested garlic on a group of mice in a 2019 study, they noticed that it increased the diversity of good and bad bacteria in their guts.
9- Eat foods fortified with collagen
Collagen not only helps promote skin health, but also contributes to improving gut health, so doctors recommend eating foods that stimulate the body to produce it, such as bone broth, citrus fruits, broccoli, nuts and eggs.
2023-07-02 14:56:27
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