Tips for good digestion
- Chew well! Take time over meals.
- Hydration is essential for health and wellbeing. Aim to drink 1 litre of water each day.
- Take drinks at room temperature, spread throughout the day; avoid large amounts at a time.
- Sip only small amounts of water when eating to avoid bloating.
- Eat less processed and more whole food.
- Eat smaller portions of high quality food.
- Rotate your foods so that you have a varied diet.
- Eat food that is in season, chemical free and locally grown where possible.
- Avoid fizzy drinks and squash.
- Minimise the use of tea and coffee.
- Avoid chewing gum.
- Be relaxed whilst eating – enjoy meals.