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In this article, learn more about What Are The Most Common Digestive Problems?. What are the good foods?.
Problems with the digestive system top the list of irregularities that plague the human body and predispose to the development of discomfort. During the summer days, one of the ways to control this problem is to eat more vegetables, fruits and nuts. Fiber is the basis of a proper separate diet, which maintains balance in the body.
95% of digestive problems are due to a lack of fiber in the daily menu. The problem arises from the fact that on warm days the appetite is strongly suppressed, which forces people to eat less often with heavier food, usually fast food or ready-made sandwiches. In most cases, fast food restaurants offer food rich in fat , which greatly inhibits digestion. In this aspect, this is the main cause and the most common provocateur of constipation.
Constipation is a relatively modern disease, which scientists believe may be a prerequisite for the development of many other diseases. The most common of these is intestinal and stomach diverticulosis , as well as neoplasms.
Statistics from the American Institutes of Nutrition and Nutrition show that a small but existing mortality rate among young and elderly generations is constipation, which often leads to other more serious complications. Although neoplasms are long-standing processes that can develop very rapidly within a few months or years, they remain the leading cause of death in people with indigestion . Another more common cause, which according to specialists in gastroenterology and abdominal surgery is quite common in Bulgarians and is a reason for emergency hospitalization, is ileus . This is an obstruction in the course of the small intestine due to impaired drainage of intestinal contents. Cause of ileus developmentmay be neoplasia or faecal retention due to dietary errors.
Another important feature of proper nutrition is the intake of large amounts of vitamins . That is why the summer periods and early autumn are especially conducive to the prevention of some of the more unpleasant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract . Eating vegetables and fruits has long proven its contribution to a good and balanced body. Intake of most acid with fruits leads to the destruction of gastric and intestinal bacteria, which has a beneficial effect. Also, vegetables and fruits are rich in substances such as pectin and cellulose, which have a very pronounced effect on increasing intestinal motility and faster excretion and processing of food through the gastrointestinal tract.
Experts advise people with problematic "abdominal organs" to increase the consumption of apples, pears, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes and cucumbers in the summer. Apart from being seasonal vegetables and fruits, which is a sure proof of their freshness and saturation with vitamins, they supply a large amount of pectin, cellulose and beta-carotene, which are important for proper digestion and lack of retained intestinal masses, as well as for strength. and the beauty of the skin. Tomatoes contain a very large amount of water, which is important in controlling the symptoms of constipation and exacerbated hemorrhoids . They also contain a significant amount of vitamin A., which takes care of restoring the integrity of the epithelial coverings in the body, located on all mucous membranes of internal organs, oral and nasal cavity, including the skin of the body.
Cucumbers are a useful vegetable on the one hand because of their high water content, on the other - because of the high content of fiber , which plays the role of "intestinal oil" and supports the motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
Hemorrhoids along with constipation are definitely a modern disease. The reason for their appearance is frequent and difficult defecation, accompanied by numerous strains. Hemorrhoids are dilated blood vessels in the anal arterial plexus. They cause some common symptoms such as itching and burning after defecation, blood in the stool and difficulty sitting on a flat object - such as a chair, bench and others.
A diet that includes foods rich in fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, more plant proteins and more water should be taken. Also, the intake of clean water is especially important in the summer and the amount should not be underestimated or reduced according to the intake of more watery food. This ensures additional excretion of water in the course of the gastrointestinal tract, which liquefies the stool and prevents their stagnation in the course of the gastrointestinal system.
Foods that are rich in unsaturated fatty acids are nuts, fish and vegetables. Oatmeal has proven its quality as the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are the basis of proper metabolism and tissue regeneration in our body.
Foods that are rich in plant proteins are nuts and all plant representatives of the group of legumes - beans, peas or lentils. It has been proven that 100 grams of beans supply the body with between 11 and 14 grams of plant proteins.
In addition, these foods are extremely rich in vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which makes them an indispensable product in the menu of anyone wishing to practice healthy eating .