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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
What we usually do post-dinner? Are you among those who love lying down post meal? Isn't it surprising that what we do post-meal can affect our digestive health?
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Sometimes, the body signals the brain to rest after a heavy meal. It is why one often feels like lying on a full stomach. However, the consequences of this directly impact our digestion. Here are some habits you can adopt post-dinner to boost your digestive health.
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A light 10-15-minute walk post-dinner can help move food smoothly through the digestive tract, thus reducing symptoms like bloating, acidity, etc.
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This may seem like a very simple suggestion, but water helps break down food, making it easier for digestive enzymes to do their job.
Digestion takes place smoothly and quickly when one is sitting in an upright posture. Therefore, lying down after meals significantly impacts our digestion by slowing it down and causing problems like bloating, heartburn, etc.
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Due to our busy schedules, most of us are in the habit of eating in a rush or just gulping down food to save time, which creates havoc in our digestive system.
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As it helps in converting it into small pieces, simplifying it for the digestive enzymes to digest and absorb.
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Include digestive aids like ginger, fennel, and peppermint for a happy gut. To boost your digestive health, chew on some fennel seeds or sip on a warm herbal tea with ginger, fennel, or peppermint.
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Stress plays a massive role in overeating and binging, which can cause us to feel uneasy due to bloating or acidity. So try deep breathing and meditation to de-stress and de-clutter your mind and enjoy your meals calmly.
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What we eat impacts our gut, but what we do post-meal also affects our digestive health. So, adopt these healthy habits for better gut health.
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