When we’re younger we feel that we can eat anything that we want. We don’t think twice about eating fried eggs with bacon for breakfast, putting away fried chicken and onion rings for lunch and eating a hamburger with all the fixings for dinner. However, as we get older and our bodies change we have to start doing some serious thinking about taking better care of our bodies so that we can improve our health, digestion and our general quality of life. If you’ve been having digestion problems, it’s imperative that you get on the right track now. Here are some foods that you should eat to help with your digestion:
Yogurt- High in probiotics, nonfat yogurt is a healthy food that helps the body in many ways.
Garlic- One of the best foods that you can eat, garlic helps to combat infections, asthma, intestinal gas, indigestion, high blood pressure and a series of other medical problems.
Papaya- This fruit helps to decrease the feeling of bloating.
Avocado- This fruit is rich in fiber and helps with digestion.
Lemon- The acid found in lemon helps with digestion.
Ginger- This root helps with digestion and neutralizes the gases found in foods such as broccoli and beans.
Basil- This tasty herb is good for indigestion and sooths diarrhea. It’s also helps to fight colds, coughs and stress.
Sage- This herb contains probiotics which are good for digestion and it helps to fight the symptoms of menopause by cutting down the amount of hot flashes that menopausal women experience.
Tofu- Cut down on the red meat and white meats and eat more tofu. Not only is it healthy and tasty, it’s also easy to digest.
Olive Oil and Flaxseed Oil- These oils help to get your digestion moving and help to soothe an upset stomach.
In general, eating a diet containing less fried foods, less meat and less fatty foods is a great start to having a better digestive system. Eating more fresh fruits, vegetables and fish and drinking lots of water every day will not only help your digestion, it will also help your skin look and feel better and lead you towards living a longer, healthier life.
This post was written by Dr. Robin Baradarian a board certified physician specializing in gastroenterology.
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