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Five Ways to Improve Digestion

3 December 2008 No Comment

Here are a few practices that will improve digestions, thus helping you to burn more fat and get more lean mass, which in turn improves metabolism, giving you better energy and fuel efficiency.

  1. Something to chew on. Chewing is an important factor in digestion and metabolism, as digestive enzymes begin in the mouth. The longer you chew, the more time those digestive enzymes have to metabolize your food and draw out its nutrients.
  2. Spice it up. Introduce more thermogenic elements into your diet. Thermogenesis is the process of heat production in organisms, particularly in mammals. It can be enhanced naturally with spices like red peppers, ginger, cinnamon, maca root, and apple cider vinegar…so add these generously to your recipes.
  3. After meal tea time. A cup of green tea after meals is a great way to improve digestion and burn fat. Make sure you use a good quality green tea. The tea itself should be green, not yellowish. The greener the better. You can also use premium Chlorella in place of (or along with) green tea.
  4. Enhance the enzymes. Enzymes are proteins that help break down foods in the digestion process. They are essential to good digestion and proper elimination. You can get enzymes from yogurt, papaya, and raw or lightly-cooked greens, including seaweed. It’s best to get a variety of enzymes, so a good supplement containing Protease, Lipase, Amylase and Cellulase is a good investment in your digestive system. You can also check into products from companies like Bragg.
  5. Some foods don’t mix. A few of the basic principles of healthy food combining can go a long way to improving digestion. For starters, you want to focus on what not to combine. First, don’t drink coffee or milk with meals; wait at least 20 minutes after eating to drink these if you must. Second, try to eat your greens (salads and veggies) first and wait 15-20 minutes before eating the rest of your meal. Whenever possible, don’t combine them with carbs or animal proteins.

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