You have heard the saying "you are what you eat." Actually, "you are what you digest" is more accurate and more critical because digestion converts food into energy producing nutrients that sustain and support your body. Poor digestion can lead to gas as well as a heavy feeling, which is usually a build up of digestive impurities. Good digestion begins with a balanced appetite. Some people do not have an appetite, while others can not fully taste their food. And others, never feel satisfied during and after eating. When a meal is savored and enjoyed, it helps the body prepare for proper digestion and assimilation of the nutrients in the food.
Listed below are nine ways to help you balance your digestion. If you are experiencing gas or other digestive discomforts, try these techniques to see if you get relief.
1. Eat your biggest meal at mid-day, when digestive fire is strongest.
2. Eat fresh food. Avoid left-overs.
3. Eat only when hungry. That is an indication that your previous meal is digested.
4. Maintain regular meal times.
5. During your meal, chew slowly, take your time to eat, and sit quietly for five minutes after each meal.
6. Do not divide your attention by reading, working, or watching TV while you are eating. Savor your meals.
7. Avoid cold or iced drinks. They decrease the digestive fire and slow down digestion.
8. Eat only until your are satisfied, which is about three-quarters full.
9. Boil milk with ginger or cinnamon and drink it warm or cool.
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