What are some home remedies for poor digestion?
Parmesan Crusted Chicken (recipe courtesy of Hellmann's/Best Foods) serves 4 Oven 425 degrees F Ingredients: 1/2 cup Hellmann's or Best Food's Real Mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/4 lbs4 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs Place mayo and cheese in a small bowl and mixLay chicken breasts on baking sheet (I line my baking sheet with parchment paper to make clean up easy) and spread mayo mixture evenly atop eachNext evenly sprinkle bread crumbs atop eachPlace in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly and juices run clearTops will be browned and chicken will be incredibly juicySeason with a dash of fresh cracked pepper and sea salt, if desiredServe with a veggie like the delicious fresh french green beans.
-Drink a full glass of water about 15 minutes before mealsThis hydrates your stomach so it can produce enough acid to properly digest your food -Lemons and beets are great for your digestion and stimulating liverEat them dailySome people add lemon to their water while eating to help them digest better -If you notcie more burps after eating, try taking HCL before meals (lemon water can also help this a bit) -Get enough healthy fats and oil in your diet, it encourages bile flow (important for good digestion!)Fish oil is a good idea or just add olive oil to salads and fry with coconut oil -Eat lots of fruits and vegetablesProblems like heartburn are often caused by meals that are too heavy or greasy -Probiotics! Or just eat more yogurt -Get enough soluble fibre (oatmeal, rice, pasta) and cut back just a bit on insoluble fibre (whole grain bread, whole wheat, raw vegetables)Soluble fibre will help problems like constipation or IBS -Eat fruit! It's a natural laxative and will prevent constipation
