10 tips to boost your digestive comfort
What is digestive discomfort?
It’s talked about a lot in the media, but what exactly is digestive discomfort? It affects different people in different ways, but some of the most common symptoms include: feeling bloated, flatulence (farting), constipation, and a general feeling of heaviness.
Why do I have digestive discomfort?
There are lots of things that cause discomfort when you’re digesting food. Some of the most common amongst Australians are; eating very spicy or fatty food, not drinking enough water, and simply eating too much.
Here are simple tips to boost your digestive health:
1. Be a grazer, not a guzzler
Break your daily calories into small and more frequent meals (without increasing overall calorie intake).
2. Fill up on more fibre
Whole grains, legumes, and fresh fruit and veggies are important everyday.
3. Go fish
Eat fish regularly.
4. Ease off on the grease
Reduce intake of foods high in saturated fat.
5. Be pro(biotic)-active
Daily consumption of fermented dairy boosts the good bacteria in your gut.
6. Stay hydrated
Have water throughout the day, aiming for 2 litres of water everyday.
7. Take it (in) slow
What’s the rush? Chew your food well to help break it down before it gets to your belly.
8. Get some fresh air
Practice a healthy lifestyle, and regularly move your body
9. Join the 28 day Gut Health* Challenge
Subscribe to the Challenge and enjoy Activia twice a day for 28 days.
10. Share your results
Share how you feel after the challenge using #Activia #GutHealthChallenge and tag us on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok.
