6 Morning Routine Hacks for Better Digestion Throughout the Entire Day

*spoiler: it’s easier than you think* [6 Morning Routine Hacks for Better Digestion Throughout the Entire Day]( Source: [Darina Belonogova | Pexels]( Despite what #GutTok may have you believe, you don’t have to down olive oil shots, nosh on stewed apples, and graze on papaya seeds for the sake of digestive health and [beating dreaded bloat](. Sure, optimizing gut health is where it’s at, but the reality is there are no quick fixes or cure-alls to GI issues, even if said olive oil elixir worked for your favorite TikToker (I would know—I’ve had too many digestive drama episodes to count). Instead, start your morning off on the right foot with a few simple habits that can translate to a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed day with only one main objective: a happy gut. I asked dieticians and gastroenterologists for the top morning practices that are (actually) essential for boosting gut health and digestion. - Drink water first thing [Staying hydrated]( is vital for optimizing your skin, digestion, [hormone balance]( [sleep quality]( and mood, so why wouldn’t you kick off your morning with a tall glass of warm lemon water to jump-start the digestion process? “Drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning helps flush out toxins and supports morning bowel movements,” described Tanya Mezher, MS, RD, CDN, Lead Functional Practitioner at [Malla.]( - Prioritize breakfast and make it your biggest meal of the day They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when it comes to your gut, it’s true. “Because of the body’s circadian rhythm, we create less stomach acid later in the evening when the sun is down, so when we eat larger meals at night, we might not be able to optimally digest these meals,” explained Paulina Lee, MSHS, RD, LD, a gut health functional dietitian and founder of [Savvy Stummy, LLC](. “Fueling with a bigger breakfast can help us obtain nutrients optimally when our digestion is more awake in the mornings.” - Eat foods rich in fiber and fermented foods Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest, so it passes through the body undigested and makes its way to the gut, promoting regularity and relieving GI issues. In addition to fiber, fermented foods are crucial for gut health. “Fermented foods contain and feed healthful [probiotics]( which are beneficial to healthy digestion,” says [Dr. Lance Uradomo, M.D., M.P.H.]( an interventional gastroenterologist. [CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE]( Related Content to Read Next   [This Dental Hygiene Routine Is Crucial for Your Gut Health](   [Is It Actually That Bad to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach?](   [The French Paradox: How to Live Like a French Girl for Better Health](   [9 Powerful Lifestyle Habits of the World’s Healthiest People]( Copyright © 2023 The Everygirl, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: The Everygirl, LLC 222 S. Morgan St. #2A Chicago, IL 60607 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can u[pdate your preferences]( u[nsubscribe from this list.]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( The Everygirl · 222 South Morgan St · #2A · Chicago, IL 60607 · USA