Nutritionist Tips for Optimal Digestion

Tips for better digestion!
Digestion is essential to every aspect of our well being. It’s the way we get nourishment and we couldn’t survive without it. Supporting gut health and digestion is complex and related to how we feel everyday.
As a practitioner here are tips that I give to my clients.

- Most importantly eat unprocessed wholefoods, you need these nutrient rich foods to support digestive function.
- Drink water an hour each side of each meal, don’t drink water with meals as this can dilute your digestive enzymes which helps to breakdown food.
- Slow down and chew your food.
- Mindfully eat, don’t stare at your phone, stand up eating or watch tv. Be present.
- Wake up your stomach acid in the morning, start your day with apple cider vinegar, just a small amount.
- Include bitter foods, if you get bloating with meals or feel sluggish have a small cup of dandelion tea 1 hour before a meal.
- Take three deep breaths before each meal to stimulate the rest and digest part of the nervous system.

Seeing a clinical nutritionist can help if you experience food intolerance’s or abnormal digestive function. Contact me for a consultation.