| Your digestive system is a remarkable mechanism | | | | once in a way. But do try to recall any episode of |
| that allows you to eat whatever food you want | | | | digestive distress you may have had and the |
| whenever you want it. Chances are that you hardly | | | | discomfort that resulted. |
| ever give it much thought. Your system is just | | | | Listen to your body. Remember that the symptoms |
| available to take handle whatever food you eat. Food | | | | you experienced were simply your body's way of |
| is digested so that the nutrition it contains can be | | | | telling you that all was not well - and the best thing |
| utilised by your metabolism to provide nourishment. | | | | you could do would be to ease up instead of abusing |
| Take care of your system. On the one hand, you | | | | your system. The food you choose to eat makes all |
| can tone up your digestion by eating plenty of fresh | | | | the difference. So that is just what you must do - go |
| fruit, vegetables, whole grain and high fibre products. | | | | easy on your digestion. In the long run, it will pay off |
| Such foods will provide roughage that will keep your | | | | to keep your food light. |
| digestion working well. However, healthy as this may | | | | Turn to nature. You could also make use of the |
| appear, you also need to ensure that you take in | | | | natural curative properties of herbs such as ginger, |
| plenty of liquids. This should include between 6 and 8 | | | | mint, cinnamon and cardamom. These are just a few |
| glasses of water each day. | | | | of the many herbs in nature that are used in food |
| Fluids are important. The fluid content of your food | | | | preparation and would have a healing effect on your |
| could also be made up of soups or juices, which will | | | | digestion. The easier your food is to digest, the more |
| also provide nourishment, apart from adding to the | | | | smoothly your digestive processes will work. Take |
| liquids you consume. Ultimately, it is these liquids and | | | | care of your digestive system and it will take care of |
| soft foods that will act like a balm on your digestion | | | | you. Abuse it and you will live to regret it - the choice |
| and keep it in good order. Of course, you may be | | | | is yours!! |
| tempted to go off the rails with your favourite foods | | | | |