After meals, many digestive discomforts such as spasms, nausea, bloating, gas, and sluggishness can occur. These discomforts can be avoided or mitigated with a healthy lifestyle. Festive or family meals can often cause this feeling of heaviness. Digestion is a complex process, especially after overeating, which can be contained notably thanks to the BelThin Belt. To facilitate digestion, a few simple and effective tips can be adopted.

When and how to eat for effortless digestion

  • When:

    The body follows a cycle of hormonal and enzymatic secretions throughout the day and night. In the morning, saturated fats are better assimilated, favoring proteins such as eggs and cheese. Before the 2pm glycemic peak, privilege a balanced breakfast using the BelThin belt with vegetables, proteins, cereals or starches. A light snack around 5pm is recommended to satisfy sweet cravings. Light dinner before 9pm should contain few carbohydrates as insulin is less active at night. Limit saturated fats and favor fiber for better intestinal elimination the next morning. It's important to go to bed after digestion. Space your three main meals by at least 4 hours and avoid snacking with the BelThin belt, especially sweets, to preserve intestinal health and let the digestive system rest
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  • How:

    For good digestion, minimize stress and adopt a relaxed approach at the table. Favor home-cooked, seasonal and minimally processed meals to aid digestion. Regular exercise helps eliminate toxins, promoting health and vitality. Proper digestion is essential, as many health problems stem from overload due to digestive waste.
    Mastication is of paramount importance: take the time to chew well, especially carbohydrates, thus priming oral digestion. This preparatory action, involving digestive enzymes, promotes satiety and soothes the stomach and small intestine.
    As for hydration, it's recommended to drink pure water throughout the day, but avoid consuming large quantities during meals to avoid diluting digestive enzymes and avoiding gastric reflux. Digestive herbal teas such as lemon balm, fennel, green anise or peppermint can be beneficial between meals.

Taking care of your digestion means taking care of yourself and your overall health.

What exercises to aid digestion?

  • Practicing self-massage :

    Self-massage is an often underestimated way of promoting digestion. Here's how: warm your hands before placing them gently on your abdomen, already warmed by the BelThin belt. Use clockwise circular movements for 2 to 5 minutes. Then, with gentle pressure, direct the movements downwards, helping the progression of food towards the intestines for 2 to 3 minutes. If you feel pain in your stomach or belly, go gently. The aim is to relax the diaphragm to aid digestion.

  • Walk!

    Walking after meals is not trivial, it aids digestion and regulates blood sugar. If you feel heavy after eating, opt for a 30-minute to one-hour walk. Walking exercises the abdominal muscles, contributing to a toned tummy. What's more, standing helps digestion and transit. It's also an effective physical activity for burning off the calories of a hearty meal, but tempered by the BelThin belt. Adopt this simple digestive walking tip to feel better about your body, improve digestion and enjoy the benefits of light activity after meals.