What helps digest food?

For proper digestion you should tr the following tips-
* First of all drink lot of water before and after meals which will help in proper digestion,water helps in lubricating and smoothing the bowels.Try to avoid drinking water in between meals as it dilutes the digestive juices and make them less effective which slower the digestion process.
*Take fermented food items like curd these foods hep in proper digestion as they contain two healthy forms of bacteria Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria,which aids digestion, It also helps in the proper absorption of vitamins and minerals by the body also helps in reducing cholesterol levels.
# Increase the amount of fiber in diet.Foods containing fiber like fresh fruits and vegetables, wheat bran,beans,flaxseed, dried fruit like dates, figs and prunes .Fiber helps in increasing the peristaltic movement of bowels and helps in digestion.It also helps in releieving constipation.
# You can also drink a glass of warm water with lemon in it after every meal will also help in improving digestion.
# Lastly, chewing your food properly is very necessary for proper digestion.

Hi

Fews tips for good digestion:

Chew your food thoroughly & slowly.
Eat small and frequent meals.
Avoid high intake of fast foods, fried items and very spicy food, as well as aerated beverages, tea and coffee.
Avoid over & fast eating.
Take a good night sleep and give good rest to your mind and body.
Avoid smoking & alcohol - this king of habits reduces the metabolism.