Health Goals

I'm just back from a trip to St Louis and, not having eaten very well the whole time I was away, I figured it would be fitting to talk about digestion.

As we age, digestion slows, becomes more sluggish and can create some uncomfortable digestive issues such as heartburn or constipation. Nutrient absorption also slows, so it's important to have a healthy diet and lifestyle.

One way to improve digestion and absorption is to eat smoothies! Pack them full of delicious nutrients like spinach and kale, berries, avocado and a vegan protein powder. Don't worry, you can't taste the greens! Toss it all in the blender and sip it slowly throughout the morning. It will keep you full, and since all of those nutrients are blended, your digestive system doesn't have to work as hard, and your body can absorb those nutrients over time.

If you'd like to know more about making healthy smoothies, join me this evening for a live smoothie event at 7pm AB time, link below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/592596124260053/

Constipated? I’m sure you know that fiber helps you p**p, but did you know why?

Insoluble fiber – mainly the skins of fruits and veg and husks of grains – acts like a sponge and absorbs water into stool to help keep them soft and bulky, stimulating the intestines to contract and move them along, resulting in softer and more frequent movements.

Lesson, don’t p*el your fruits and veg, you need the fiber!

There are a ton of benefits to fiber, and you can read them all here,

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/family-nutrition/fiber/7-health-benefits-fiber