Bloating, cramps or heartburn, feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, slow intestinal transit … problems that are annoying, part of a familiar scenario. Most of us have experienced at least once in life these bad symptoms. Even if their presence does not necessarily indicate serious health problems, it is important to be aware that a harmonious digestive system plays an essential role in our body.

Although we tend to forget so easily digestive problems once symptoms have disappeared (unless the pain frequently come to affect our quality of life), many of us find the digestive problems to be extremely annoying. And the incidence of digestive problems among women is negligible: 67% of women frequently have bloating symptoms, 26.3% feeling of heaviness in the abdomen and 21.8% slow intestinal transit. Moreover, slow intestinal transit, the sensation of bloating and abdominal pain were among the most common digestive problems.

Reducing waste and eliminating toxic elements from the body due to slow transit, likely contribute to poor functioning of the body. In addition, imbalance in intestinal flora which is subject by slowing intestinal transit and constipation, increases the production of secondary amines with toxic role. That is why it is important to understand that it is necessary a lifestyle changes.

Proper nutrition

A significant portion of the female population pay more attention to physical appearance. In this case, diet plays the most important. So we sugest adequate fiber consumption (at least 20 to 30 g / day) in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables, wheat bran and seeds. Insoluble fibers increase the degree of hydration of the “chair” in the colon and thereby facilitate evacuation, thus increasing the mass, the volume and moisture level. Consumption of probiotic milk products, contribute to improving the intestinal transit. A healthy diet for the digestive system, involves regular consumption of dairy products.

Also, consumption of whole grains or whole wheat bread is very important, even more if are among those who have a slow intestinal transit or are suffering from constipation, whole wheat products are among the healthiest foods you can choose. Indeed, the abuse of carbohydrates can lead to weight gain, but obesity is caused mainly by consumption of refined products and “fast food”.

For healthy digestion, don’t exclude from your diet protein. You can find in eggs, fish or soy products. Fill your diet with lots of green leafy vegetables (spinach, loboda, nettles), but also with fruit that offer vitamins. You need to eat about five servings of vegetables per day.