How Poor Digestion Affects Weight Loss
Ever wondered why despite being on the best diet and routine, you are hardly losing any weight? It may well be that other factors are working against you.
One of these factors, that could play an important role, could be the quality of your digestion.
You may know of the common consequences of poor digestion like bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhoea and gas. But, you may not have known how intimately it is tied with weight loss. Poor digestion would mean that the body is finding it hard to break down food into useable nutrients.
The process of digestion is perhaps one of the most important processes that is carried out by the body. Poor digestion would mean that the nutrients from the food are not being optimally utilised, which can severely affect our body's metabolism.
Bad digestion can lead to weight gain or impede weight loss.
This is because we are not able to absorb and assimilate our nutrients properly, moreover, it may not be able to eliminate waste from our body efficiently either. This can lead to slowing down of the metabolic rate, which makes it more difficult to burn calories properly.
How To Improve Digestion
Eat Fibre-Rich Foods
Fibre-rich foods facilitate healthy digestion. They add bulk to your stool and ensure healthy bowel movements. Eating fibre-rich foods help induce the feeling of fullness, which makes sure you don't tend to binge on other high unhealthy foods. Some of the best fibre-rich foods you can include to your diet are guavas, apples, whole grains, avocado and spinach.
Drink Plenty Of Water
Our intestines use water to push the digested waste through the system and smooth it so that it can be easily eliminated. It is advised to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Low water intake leads to constipation and the build-up of toxins in the body, and this in turn increases your risk of developing more complicated digestive issues.
Add Probiotics To Your Diet
Including more probiotics in your diet helps promote healthy digestion. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that have a beneficial effect on our digestive system. By ensuring good gut flora, probiotics make sure the body is healthy by combating the effects of poor diet, antibiotics and stress. Probiotics also help enhance nutrient absorption and strengthen the immune system. There are many sources including yoghurt, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi, to name just a few.
Add Aloe Vera To Your Water
One of best known of aloe vera's benefits is its ability to support good digestion and bowel function. Aloe has been proven to help treat constipation and promote better bowel movements.
The healing and soothing properties of aloe vera are also beneficial for other digestive issues like heartburn, IBS, and leaky gut. Additionally, aloe vera can reduce internal inflammation and calm the gut lining.
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