Digestion is one of the most overlooked aspects of health. Interestingly, digestive health is only given attention when problems such as irregularity or Irritable Bowel Syndrome are experienced. This is unfortunate because how our body processes what enters into it affects our entire well-being. Healthy digestion is essential, it enables us to make efficient use of the nutrients that we consume and prevents us from experiencing the discomforts caused by gas and bloating, constipation and nausea.
On the other hand, unhealthy or impaired digestion may result in the body's failure to absorb food properly which leads to a variety of health problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and acid indigestion.
It takes about 12-24 hours for food to travel through the digestive system. This is referred to as transit time. When all the components of the digestive system are in proper working condition, there can be 1-3 bowel movements a day, a sign that nutrients are used and waste is flushed out of the body.
If nutrition experts pay attention to what you eat, digestive care specialists focus on what you do not eliminate. If you are not regular, then all the undigested and constipated food putrefies and builds up along the walls of your colon. Thus when you are constipated, you also suffer from water retention. With improved digestion, you get rid of constipation and at the same time promote natural weight loss. There are two practical things you can do. The first is to add more fiber to your diet, and the second is to have seasonal colon cleansing.
Water retention which as mentioned above is due to constipation, may be the reason behind an increase in your weight. It may also be due to the amount of food in our stomach. Thus, the weight that is registered on the bathroom scale does not really indicate the amount of stored fat we have in our body. If you are dehydrated, your body will retain the little water you take in and this can lead to constipation resulting in weight gain.
It certainly is a vicious cycle although it can be broken if you provide your body with what it needs to perform its digestive functions effectively. Drinking the right amount of water will hydrate your system and flush out more water through urination. A diet that is rich in fiber will regulate elimination and encourage natural weight loss.
Water and fiber are the two ingredients needed for good digestive health. Keeping yourself well-hydrated by drinking a lot of fluids and eating a diet that is rich in fiber will not only keep your energy level high and your constitution robust, it will also allow you to enjoy a better quality of life free from the discomfort caused by constipation and the sluggishness and weight gain that result from water retention.
Author Resource:-
Charles Volcolatte is a health and weight loss researcher for www.skinnyasap.com. He writes and researches actively on Weight Loss Reviews and shares his knowledge at www.skinnyasap.com where he works as a staff writer.
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