How to Create Optimal Digestion for Good Nutrient Absorption

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Drink only room temperature

   Avoid iced water and other refrigerated drinks.
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   Step 2: or hot water.

   Avoid cold and refrigerated foods. , For example, although nuts are healthy, too many will increase Vata (air and space energy) in your body, and too many chiles will increase your Pitta (fire energy). , How long each food type takes to digest:
   Water, juices
   - 20-30 minutes Fruits, smoothies, soups: 30-45 minutes Vegetables: 30-45 minutes Beans, grains, starches: 2-3 hours Meat, fish, poultry: 3 or more hours , (Avoid leftovers, fried foods, and processed foods) ,,, Your stomach digests fewer food groups at a time more effectively.
   
   Your stomach is not an electric blender! ,,,, (Tip: walk around before having seconds; use a small plate.) ,,,
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   Step 3: Eat foods while they are still hot or warm.

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   Step 4: Consider moderation in all foods.

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   Step 5: Eat foods in order of digestibility.This allows each food to pass through your digestive system without slowing down the whole process.

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   Step 6: Eat freshly prepared foods

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   Step 7: mostly vegetables and mostly greens.

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   Step 8: Chew your foods thoroughly to allow the salivary glands to fully secrete the enzyme Amylase.

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   Step 9: Use spices and herbs to enhance digestion; especially helpful are lime

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    Step 10: ginger

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    Step 11: black pepper and mint.

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    Step 12: Eat simply as possible to avoid too much food combining.

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    Step 13: Allow four hours between meals for eating protein

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    Step 14: grains or legumes for stomach to regain its digestive powers.

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    Step 15: If you need to snack

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    Step 16: eat fruit or vegetables

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    Step 17: or herbal teas because they are easier to digest.

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    Step 18: Eat your dinners before or by 6:30pm because natural digestion energy slows down later in the evening.

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    Step 19: Eat just the right amount so there is still stomach space for air

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    Step 20: liquids and proper digestion.

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    Step 21: Make your eating environment peaceful and pleasant because positive feelings enhance digestion.

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    Step 22: Select food that are healthy and look desirable; they should be pleasing to the eyes

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    Step 23: nose and mouth!

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    Step 24: Only eat when peaceful or happy because then you are more likely to make intelligent food choices and digest better.

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