Long-lasting intestinal tract and fewer allergies! This is how the intestinal health plan works

"If your intestines are healthy, you won't age." Eating the right food is the key to maintaining a healthy intestine. Doctors point out that the intestine is the largest immune organ in the human body. If there is any obstruction in the intestine, it will not be able to be excreted normally out of the body, which will not only accelerate the aging of the intestine, but is also an invisible killer that causes colon cancer. If you take good care of your intestines, your immunity will be improved, allergies will be reduced, and you will not age easily.

Luo Hongyuan, deputy director of Beitou Health Management Hospital, has decades of experience in digestive intestinal diagnosis and treatment. He not only deeply understands the truth that "a healthy intestine means a healthy body", but also believes that when the intestine ages, various diseases will appear, and it is even easy to produce intestinal aging warning signs including diarrhea, constipation, bad breath, and poor skin.

Patents on intestinal aging in non-elderly people

Intestinal aging is not exclusive to the elderly. Many people mistakenly believe that intestinal age is a function of the body's physiological age, but the opposite is true. Intestinal aging not only reflects a person's physical condition, but is also a warning sign of bad living habits. In particular, meat-loving people, obese people, night owls, and those who drink little water are four high-risk groups that should not be underestimated.

In particular, the intestines are where the human body digests food and absorbs nutrients, which is related to the body's nutritional status and whether waste can be effectively eliminated. In addition, the intestine is also the largest immune organ, secreting a large amount of inflammatory substances, which directly affect the immune system. Therefore, it is important to eat the right food and maintain intestinal health.

Dr. Luo Hongyuan emphasized that to protect intestinal health, we should first develop the good habit of drinking water in moderation. In addition, the best nutrient for intestinal detoxification is "dietary fiber", which is like a sponge in the intestines, which can carry away toxins and wrap up toxins, reducing the chance of toxins contacting the intestinal wall.

Drink more water - 3 tips for intestinal health

《Secret 1》: Drink 250cc of warm water every morning after getting up to wake up and cleanse the intestines.

Drinking water can promote intestinal peristalsis. Drinking water in the morning before eating will make the gastrointestinal function faster than usual. When the water is transported to the large intestine, it will increase the water content of the stool, assist defecation, and have the effect of eliminating constipation.

Recommendation: Drink 1 to 2 cups of water on an empty stomach in the morning, 1 cup is about 250cc.

《Secret 2》: Drink 2000cc of water a day to facilitate metabolism and avoid constipation.

Not drinking enough water is a common problem among modern people. Some people don't drink water because they don't like going to the bathroom often. They even hold their urine to reduce the number of times they go to the toilet. However, lack of water can cause constipation and kidney stones; holding urine can cause cystitis and nephritis.

Recommendation: Be sure to drink 1500 to 2000cc of water every day, and drink good water to nourish cells. To promote intestinal health.

《Secret 3》: Drink less ice water and sugary cold drinks to reduce the chance of diarrhea.

Many people like to drink sugary drinks or cold drinks, thinking that they can dissipate heat, but they don’t know that these are chronic health killers. Because cold drinks can easily irritate the throat and stomach, they can easily cause sore throat, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and stomach cramps. As for sugary drinks, they are high in sugar and the fructose they contain can promote the growth of bad intestinal bacteria and easily cause intestinal inflammation.

Recommendation: Reduce the intake of sugary drinks or cold drinks. People who are thin or have a cold constitution should not drink cold water that is below body temperature. They should drink warm boiled water instead.

Dietary fiber-intestinal health improves constipation

Dr. Luo Hongyuan reminds us that in addition to drinking plenty of water, it is also important to consume more dietary fiber when eating a diet to nourish the intestines. Because dietary fiber is a non-starch polysaccharide that cannot be digested by the human body, it is widely found in plant foods such as grains, root vegetables, nuts, beans, vegetables and fruits, while animal foods do not contain dietary fiber.

It is very important to the human body. Because dietary fiber cannot be broken down by digestive enzymes in the human digestive tract, it can increase the amount of feces, easily absorb water and retain water, increase the softness of feces, stimulate the intestines and promote intestinal peristalsis. It is a good natural remedy for preventing or improving constipation problems.

When choosing foods rich in dietary fiber, Dr. Luo Hongyuan recommends that it is best to eat five fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits can be selected with lower sweetness and higher fiber, such as apples, tomatoes, guava, etc. Avoid choosing sweet and delicate fruits. If you cannot eat a lot of high-fiber fruits and vegetables, when choosing nutritional supplements, you should also choose supplements that are low in calories and high in dietary fiber.

At the same time, the intake of whole grains and root vegetables should be increased moderately, and it is best to use unrefined whole grains and root vegetables. For example, change white rice to brown rice, white bread to whole wheat toast, do not filter when making juice, etc. It is best to eat brown rice, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and fruits instead, and reduce the intake of meat.

Avoid obesity and get extra points for healthy intestines

Dr. Luo Hongyuan reminds us that obesity is a topic that cannot be ignored in a diet that nourishes the intestines. Dr. Luo Hongyuan pointed out that intestinal bacteria can affect a person's weight, especially the "obesogenic bacteria" in the intestines can increase fat absorption, but if a high-fiber, low-fat diet is adopted, the number and type of intestinal bacteria can be changed, which will not only make the body healthier, but also make weight loss smoother.

Foreign studies have found that the ratio of probiotics to the total number of bacteria in the body tends to decrease year by year with age. It is as high as 99% in infancy, remains at around 40% in adolescence, drops to 10% in middle age, and only remains at 1% to 5% after the age of 60. Not only does the intestine show signs of aging, but it is also more prone to disease risks.

As for people with allergies, it is recommended to increase the intake of probiotics to assist in improving the intestinal environment and play its role in adjusting the immune system in the intestines. It is recommended to eat probiotics with fresh fruits and vegetables, because the dietary fiber in fruits and vegetables is called "prebiotics", which can make probiotics grow better. But don't eat too much meat and fish. A high-protein diet will cause bad bacteria to grow, inhibit the growth of probiotics, and cause harm to intestinal health.