1 year ago
I have IBS-C and want to improve my metabolism and digestive power. Not having a good gut health also plays a role in my the condition of my skin and weight.Could you please suggest affordable or natural remedies to tackle these problems.
1 year ago
Dear Dante, Thank you for the question
Gastrointestinal digestive issues such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) requires medical attention along with lifestyle management including dietary modifications. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.
IBS is characterized by a variety of chronic symptoms that include abdominal pain, an alteration in bowel habits, constipation, Diarrhoea and flatulence. IBS can be managed by eliminating some exacerbating factors such as certain drugs, stressor conditions and changes in dietary habits.
Nutritional Tips to manage IBS
Sharing with you some of the Indian foods that can be eaten in management of IBS
It is necessary to improve your overall digestive system which involves a healthy lifestyle management including a good balanced diet, adequate hydration, regular physical activity and hygiene & stress management is key to maintain a good digestive health. It is also important to ensure adequate fiber intake which is essential for a healthy gut and overall digestive health.
Gut microbiota includes a diverse community of bacteria in human gut, they carry out various functions that influences our overall health. The functions include, nutrient metabolism, natural defense against infections and regulation of immune system.
For managing a healthy gut it is important to consume a diversified balanced diet at regular intervals, maintain hydration and include dietary fibre in your daily diet. It is also important to engage in regular physical activity and include prebiotic and probiotics in your daily diet Prebiotics are food components that confer benefits to the host by selectively stimulating the growth of beneficial gut microbiota whereas Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that incur positive effects on human health. They are present in the human gut and are also taken through food products such as yogurt, fermented foods, dietary supplements etc.
Prebiotics naturally exist in different foods including, asparagus, garlic, chicory, onion, honey, banana, barley, tomato, rye, soybean, human’s and cow’s milk, peas, beans, etc.
The common sources of probiotics are yogurt, cultured buttermilk and cheese. The other foods that are produced by bacterial fermentation are, tempeh, sauerkraut, sour dough, bread etc. Look for food products labelled ‘Probiotic’, ‘Probiotic food’, ‘Contains Probiotics’, ‘with Probiotics’ etc.
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of fiber for 16-18 year female is 38g per day
Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.
Metabolism refers to the whole sum of reactions that occur throughout the body within each cell and that provide the body with energy. This energy gets used for vital processes and the synthesis of new organic material.
There are several factors that affect metabolism including gender, age, lifestyle & environmental factors, diet, genetics etc. Studies have shown that some foods can help improve metabolism, they include, cinnamon, green coffee, broccoli, nuts etc. Gut microbiota helps regulate metabolism and energy balance, consume banana, garlic, yogurt, buttermilk etc., which are good sources of probiotics and prebiotics to maintain healthy gut
Please contact your health care professional or a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis, assistance and management.
For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions please contact your Health care professional or any registered dietician.
Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead