Why is the Digestive System Important?

Discover why this body system is so important, five effective ways to enhance your digestive health, and a fantastic product specifically designed to support a healthy digestive system.

A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall health and well-being.

When your digestive system is functioning as it should, it efficiently breaks down food, absorbs essential nutrients, and eliminates waste products, leading to increased energy levels, a strong immune system, and improved mental clarity.

On the other hand, a poorly functioning digestive system can lead to a range of health problems, including nutrient deficiencies, chronic fatigue, weakened immunity, and increased susceptibility to illnesses. Digestive issues like persistent bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, and acid reflux can become regular and uncomfortable occurrences.

Maintaining a healthy digestive system is crucial for supporting your body's overall functionality and promoting long-term health.

5 Ways to Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

1. Eat a High-Fibre Diet: Include a variety of high-fibre foods in your diet, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. Aim for at least 25-30 grams of fibre per day. Read our fibre blog.

2. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water daily, and more if you are active. Incorporate water-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and oranges into your diet. Find out about the signs of dehydration.

3. Include Probiotics and Prebiotics: Eat probiotic-rich foods such as yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso. Include prebiotic foods like garlic, onions, bananas, and asparagus in your diet. Read about the benefits of fermented food and probiotics.

4. Exercise Regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week. Activities like walking, jogging, cycling, and yoga can be particularly beneficial for digestive health. Find out how to make your workouts more interesting.

5. Manage Stress: Practice stress-reducing techniques such as mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, or tai chi. Ensure you get enough sleep and take time to relax and unwind each day. Learn how to create the perfect meditation space.

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How Lily & Loaf Help Support Good Digestive Health

If you feel that making our suggested lifestyle changes might be challenging, or if you can make these changes but want to accelerate the progress, then we have a great product for you.

Enzymes + is our key system product for the digestive system.

It is an advanced, full-spectrum enzyme supplement that aids digestion by breaking down various components of your food. This plant-based enzyme blend includes fungal amylase, alpha galactosidase, cellulase, invertase, papain, lipase, lactase, and others. These enzymes work together to support the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, helping to alleviate discomfort after meals and promoting digestive health.

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