Quick bits

·        Apple peels ward off digestive woes.

·        Eating yellow eases digestion.

·        One mango contains 7 grams of bowel-friendly fiber.

·        Papayas are rich in an enzyme that helps your digest protein and carbohydrates.

Primal defense ultra

·        Digestive health is key to overall health.

·        Probiotics are used to maintain your digestion at a healthy rate and function.

Different rates for different foods:

• Simple sugars digest in minutes
• Starch like potatoes needs an hour or more
• Most Fats take 4-6 hours
• Meats are among the longest to digest. Smaller quantities at a time help..

Foods that aid your digestion

Fiber rich food – A diet rich in fiber keeps your digestive system working properly they help you remain to healthy, and  also give you  energy so that you can get  through your day without feeling tired.

If you have not been eating high fiber food it introduced slowly, and you need to drink  plenty of water to flush waste from the body

. Fiber rich foods include:

• Whole Grains
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Legumes
• Nuts

Fermented foods – Fermented foods are good for your digestive system  because these are are partially pre-digested  The bacteria present in the above foods have done most of the breaking down of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, so your digestive system has a little less to do. These foods include:

• Yogurt
• Pickles
• Sourdough Bread
• Aged Cheese
• Miso
• Kimchi
• Sauerkraut
• Tea
• Chocolate

Spices – Spices increase salivation, which is the first step to digestion. Spices in food also increase bile production to some extent, which helps the body break down and absorb fats. They include:

• Coriander
• Cumin
• Mustard
• Garlic
• Cinnamon
• Paprika
• Cayenne
• Black Pepper

Herbs – Herbs work well to fight environmental toxins. You need very little of these- just a sprinkle on your food acts as a cleansing agent and as a natural laxative to rid your system of toxins. Some of the herbs that are good for digestion are:

• Pepperment
• Ginger
• Fennel
• Clove
• Coriander
• Wormwood
• Rosehips
• Spirulina
• Aloe

Olive oil helps stimulate digestion and works wonders for an upset stomach. It is the perfect way to give your body the monosaturated fatty acids and antioxidants it needs. One tablespoon is all you need to sort out an out-of-sync digestive system. Flaxseed oil has the same benefits.

Lemons activate the salivary glands. The juice helps the digestive system break down essential minerals in the food like calcium. It is rich in vitamin C as well.

Probiotic supplements are very essential for digestion