subject: Improve Digestion Though Diet [print this page] Everyone has digestive problems once and awhile. Some people have severe digestive issues that seriously affect their lifestyle. Regardless of how bad your problem is, you can take some simple steps to help your digestive system work better. Doctors say a healthy diet can help prevent 25 to 50 percent of digestive problems and can alleviate some symptoms if you have severe digestive issues. Here are some super foods in terms of strengthening your digestive system.
1. Yogurt - Yogurt contains lactobacteria, intestines-friendly bacterial cultures that improves colon health and even reduce the possibility of colon cancer. Also, yogurt is an excellent source of calcium - a mineral that boosts colon health and decreases the risk of colon cancer. Try Greek yogurt which is less sour and thicker than regular yogurt.
2. Rice - Unrefined or brown rice is full of fiber, passes easily through your digestive system and is a natural remedy for diarrhea, nausea, or sour stomach. Rice is an excellent remedy for diarrhea in pets. Drinking the water the rice was boiled in is also good for relieving diarrhea.
3. Tofu - Tofu is packed with protein and vitamins and is thought to have a number of anticarcinogenic (prevent cancer) nutrients. Tofu comes in many different textures and you can blend it with other foods because the taste is bland and won't affect the taste of your dish.
4. Bitter greens - Bitter greens are bitter tasting green vegetables. Radicchio, arugula and collard greens are some of the more well known ones. The bitter taste actually stimulates the body to produce digestive juices which increase and our body's ability to break down food.
5. Sunflower seeds - Sunflower seeds have protein, as well as phosphorus, potassium, and omega-6 fatty acids. To get the most nutritional value purchase them from natural food stores where they are more likely to be fresh. Sprinkle them on salads for extra crunch.
6. Pineapple - Pineapple should be eaten separately from your meals. You can get in the capsule form if you don't want to eat the fruit. Sulfur-containing proteolytic enzymes in pineapple are what help it aid in digestion. Fresh pineapples are rich in bromelain. Bromelain has demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory effects, reducing swelling in acute sinusitis, sore throat, arthritis and gout, and speeding recovery from injuries and surgery. Pineapple's action in the bowels also helps break down foods quickly and easily.
7. Miso - Miso usually found in Asian markets, includes powerful digestive agents such as lactic acid bacteria, fermentation molds, and enzymes. You usually find miso served as a soup. For this reason it is best to serve the soup warm, but not hot, to prevent damage to the bacteria and enzymes.
8. Flaxseed oil - The protein in flax seeds is easily digested and contains all the amino acids needed for strengthening your immune system. The fiber in flax is like a broom sweeping the colon of toxic material, metabolic waste and dried mucus. Flax fiber is an excellent food for probioitc (good) bacteria in the intestine which keeps disease-causing organisms in check.
9. Olive Oil - Olive oil is easy on your stomach. In fact, olive oil's protective function has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil promotes the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones much more naturally than conventional drugs. Consequently, it lowers the incidence of gallstone formation. Studies show that rats fed a diet supplemented with olive oil had a lower risk of colon cancer than those fed safflower oil-supplemented diets.
10. Papaya - Papaya extract is sold at health-food stores as a digestive enzyme in the form of chewable tablets. The fruit, as well as the other parts of the papaya tree, contains papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. Papain has been considered a remedy for abdominal disorders by Ayuveda experts. It is a considered a good natural cure for dysentery, hyperacidity, dyspepsia and constipation.
by: Marti Wesciff
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