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I was just wondering what people do when your digestive system isn't as good as it could be, if anyone has anything to offer, post here.

Thanks!

Luckily, I rarely have problems with this. When I do, I increase the exercise, increase fluid intake, and eat prunes or other higher fiber foods.

Try adding Flaxseed Meal to your food, and i agree with Lynn more fluids and lots of fiber

Cut back on refined wheat sugar, meat and dairy. Increase your consumption of veggies and fruit. Pay attention to eating more dark green leafy plants.

Thank you for all of your replies!
I have heard that eating prunes, drinking plenty of liquids and eating flax are all good ways to promote digestive health, but does anyone do or eat certain things on a regular basis so as to have a prolonged normal pattern? Versus an immediate result?

I am currently eating LiveActive cereal from Post in my yogurt- the Mixed Berry Crunch and have liked it thus far. Will keep you posted on how it goes!

If what your doing doesn't help you, maybe you should see a doctor. There could be a medical reason for your problem
Good luck

No, my pattern is not abnormal to the point where I need to see a doctor. So what I'm doing is maintaining a normal pattern without adding extra supplements to my existing diet. So by eating my LiveActive cereal I'm not changing much, just eating cereal every morning and it helps maintain.

It's kind of the same thing as going to the gym after already being fit, to maintain the level of fitness.

I have oatmeal made with steel cut oats several times a week. It has more fiber than the rolled oats since it has not been over processed. I also like the nutty chewy texture.

I never heard of steel cut oats who puts it out i usually but quaker oats

did i spell that right??

Yeah you spelled it right. If you all can...try to get as little as 8g of Inulin fiber per day. Helps promote the growth of good bacteria. Just learned it myself.

I never really have a problem with this either. I eat lots of fruits and veggies which contain fiber and any bread or cereal I eat is whole grain for more fiber.

My mom used to work as a surgical tech and she was told by a surgeon that if people ate enough fiber colon cancer would be eliminated.

Besides being regular is important for keeping the toxins cleaned out of your body.

That's a good tip Green1, I better continue eating my fiber. The LiveActive cereal is a good source of fiber for me since I always eat breakfast. I get up early so I need something quick to eat. I think if people ate better foods, alot of diseases ect. would be eliminated.

And where can we get steel cut oats?

I've found steel cut oats at my local grocery stoe, both Publix and Kroger carry them.

Sometimes they are in the breakfast aisle, sometimes with the "health foods".

Even if you eat old fashioned oatmeal, it contains lots of fiber and nutrients. Micro-waved oatmeal doesn't have much of either of these.

Microwaved oatmeal doesn't? Does anyone drink their fiber?

The steel cut oats that I buy are made by Quaker. I find them in the grocery store with all of the other oatmeal products. The only downside is that they are not a quick meal. They take awhile to cook on the stove.