(BON) Maintaining a Healthy Digestive System Lesson

Maintaining a Healthy Digestive System Lesson

There are steps that you can take to maintain a Healthy Digestive System. Take a look at the tips below. 

Healthy Notes Image Notes: --Eat a healthy diet--well balanced with at least 5 fruits/veggies a ay. Aim for 20-35 grams of fiber a day. --Eat moderately, slowly, and regularly--chew food completely. Do not hurry through meals, It an take up to 20 minutes to signal your brain that you are full. --Exercise regularly -- 5 days a week for 30 minutes. This helps to move things along in the digestive system. --Drink plenty of water -- This helps to flush fiver and reduces bulk. --Reduce/manage stress levels -- reduces indigestion and chances of gastric reflux. --Quit smoking -- smoking increases the risk of certain types of gastric cancers, acid reflux, Crohn's disease, and peptic ulcers.

 

 

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