THE CONSTIPATION SERIES 4/9
Dairy is a tough one for a lot of people. We love it, but it doesn’t always love us back.
Dairy products such as milk, cheese and ice cream tend to be “binding” foods that cause constipation in many people. Dairy is also one of the top food sensitivity culprits—75% of the world’s population has a hard time digesting it!
In 1998 the New England Journal of Medicine published a study which concluded that, in severely constipated children, being taken off cow’s milk was far more effective than even the strongest laxatives. Try stopping dairy 100% for at least two weeks, and see how your stool improves.
Do You Chew?
With everything you eat, chew your food well. Digestion starts in the mouth. When you chew, two things happen:
- The food gets broken up into much smaller particles.
- Digestive enzymes in saliva start to break starches into simple sugars that are easier for your gut to digest.
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“Shanti has helped me re-define my diet in a way that is completely manageable without feeling at all deprived. Not only have I lost weight, but my energy levels have increased both physically and mentally.” — Gina G.
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Digestion issues are complicated and can be influenced by many factors. If you’re frustrated with your “normal” constipation and want to get things back on track, Happy Belly Health can help. The best way to get started is with an initial consultation.
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