Do’s and Don’t’s for a Flatter Tummy
Do…
- chew properly to help aid digestion and release all of the correct digestive juices
- eat non-wheat flours like rye, spelt, rice and oat
- try non dairy alternatives like soya milk, oat milk, almond milk, rice milk and quinoa milk.
- use natural sugar alternatives like maple syrup, agave syrup and xylitol
- eat non-gassy foods are carrots, spinach, watercress, avocados, lemons and radishes
- consume healthy snacks like Nutrichef's low GI flapjacks, available in the following flavours: apple and ginger, fruit, date and seed, cherry and almond
- eat at regular intervals to keep your digestive tract working properly and your blood sugar levels stable
- try a Nutrichef meal plan - you'll be really impressed with our delicious diet meals delivered to your door
Don't…
- gulp food or chew too quickly as this can upset the digestive system
- consume wheat, which is a common cause of bloating
- consume dairy as this can make the digestive system sluggish causing constipation and bloating
- use sugar or sweeteners, as these can ferment in the digestive tract causing bloating
- eat gas-forming foods like baked beans, Brussels' sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower
- drink carbonated drinks
- go to bed with a full stomach - eating too late can put unnecessary strain on the digestive system causing a range of problems
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Gallstones
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Ulcers
While we were living in Japan, David (my husband) started getting very uncomfortable pains in his lower stomach. He mentioned this the next time he visited one of his students, Dr Koike, whom he taught English. Quite matter-of-factly the doctor said, “You either have gastroenteritis, an ulcer, or cancer. Let's go next door to my operating theatre and I'll tell you in 10 minutes.” -
An A to Z of Healthy Eating - L
Lemons, limes, lettuce and lamb are among the foods I'll be discussing today. But first let's take a look at lentils.
