2024-02-11 23:00:00
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news The end of year celebrations are generally synonymous with reunions with family and friends. They are accompanied not only by numerous gifts under the tree, but also by copious meals. During the end of year period, we eat lots of petits fours and croquettes, not to mention the inevitable slices of Christmas log. Unfortunately, a common consequence of these (food) festivities is the appearance of intestinal discomfort at the start of the new year. Now that it’s February, you can give your digestive balance a boost with these tips.
Why do I suffer from intestinal discomfort following the holidays?
You eat and drink more than usual
During the holidays, there are often so many good things on the table that you tend to eat more than usual, which can cause your digestive system to become overloaded. This causes intestinal discomfort because the body needs more time and energy to digest food. You consume more fats and sugars
Because the tastiest foods aren’t always the healthiest, holiday meals are often high in fat. These can slow down digestion and cause intestinal discomfort. Sugars, in turn, can stimulate fermentation in the intestines, which, in addition to intestinal discomfort, can also lead to gas production. Alcohol consumption does not promote digestive balance either. Stress and fatigue
The holidays are often synonymous with stress, fatigue and irregular meals. These factors can also negatively affect digestion and contribute to intestinal discomfort.
How can I improve my digestive balance?
Drink enough water
Sufficient hydration promotes digestion. It helps break down food and absorb nutrients, promotes the movement of food through the digestive system and keeps stools soft. Water is a kind of lubricant for the digestive organs. Balanced diet
Do you have a mess of your intestines? In this case, eat mainly easily digestible foods, such as cooked vegetables and potatoes, accompanied by a piece of lean meat or fish for a while. Bananas are also easy to digest and do not burden the digestive system. A low FODMAP diet is recommended for people who often suffer from intestinal discomfort. In this way, your digestive system will be less stressed and will regain its balance. Eat foods rich in calcium
Calcium also contributes to the normal functioning of digestive enzymes. These help break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body. If they do not function normally, they can cause intestinal discomfort. Examples of calcium-rich foods include fish, nuts and seeds, legumes, dairy, and leafy vegetables. Supporting your microbiota
The microbiota is made up of living microorganisms that live in your intestines and play a crucial role in your digestion. Certain foods, such as sauerkraut, yogurt or legumes, for example, can promote your microbiota. Move
Physical exercise has an extremely positive effect on digestion. It stimulates blood circulation, which promotes intestinal activity. It is therefore strongly recommended to go jogging several times a week and to travel by bike or on foot more often than by car.
Dietary supplement
Intestinal discomfort is often due to abnormal functioning of the digestive system and digestive enzymes responsible for breaking down food so that our body can absorb it properly. To regain our digestive comfort, our digestive system must function normally. This allows our digestive enzymes to get the amount of calcium they need to do their job.
Alflorex+® is a food supplement containing the unique strain Bifidobacterium longum 35624®, to which calcium has been associated to contribute to digestive and intestinal comfort. Calcium contributes to the normal functioning of digestive enzymes. The unique strain of Alflorex+® is documented by more than 50 scientific articles*. Alflorex+® does not contain gluten, lactose, dairy products, preservatives or soy. It is suitable for vegetarians and patients on a low FODMAP diet.
*Source : Pubmed
Source: Communiqué Biocodex
Last updated: February 2024
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