5 Things You Should Eat for Healthy Digestion

Most people today are chasing some diet or the other, with the primary goal of weight loss. However, amid all this, there is a lack of understanding about digestion until we face some kind of health issues. This is where Ayurveda sheds light on both diet and digestion, which are linked to each other. Healthy digestion is the most important aspect of Ayurveda.

An old Ayurveda quote says, ‘Roga sarvepi mandagnau‘, which means bad digestion, is the root cause of all lifestyle disorders. When a person’s digestion is disturbed, it is easy for them to contract any kind of lifestyle disorder. When digestion is optimum, it ensures that one stays away from illness. Good digestion can only be maintained by following a healthy diet. This does not mean one needs to formulate a diet plan. Rather, the focus should be on the kind of foods that can be included.

# Quit sugar and choose jaggery

Sugar is made with 90 percent chemical ingredients and our body needs to put in a lot of effort to digest it. On the other hand, jaggery is a natural source, which is nutrition-rich, easy to digest, and can be easily converted into energy.

# Stop iodised salt and use rock salt

In India, the iodine that we get from fruits, vegetables, etc. is enough to fulfill the daily requirement. Consuming excessive iodised salt can affect digestion. Rock salt supports digestion and avoids an overdose of iodine.

# Stop using refined oil and use virgin cold-pressed oil

Healthy fats play an important role in developing healthy hormones. Refined oils are made by filtering out all the healthy fats. Virgin cold-pressed oils are made with a natural process.

Fat is important for the body and healthy fats help in the development of hormones. However, bad fats should be avoided and refined oil is 99 percent chemicals. It is also a form of bad fat and is difficult to digest. Instead, one can consume sesame oil or other such oils, which do not have chemicals that are harmful to the body.

# Follow a plant-based diet and avoid dairy and meat

A plant-based diet is rich in fibre, and therefore, easy to digest. Dairy and animal products have excess protein and no fibre, which makes them difficult to digest. Moreover, the dairy products and meat available today are hormone injected, which is harmful to the body.

# Eat local, seasonal, and easily available food

Prefer eating fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are easily available near you. Local food will suit your body better and will provide you with all the nutrients required for different seasons.