How cleaning out the inside helps you get outside this spring!
(NC)—Yes, it's warming up, spring is here and many of us can't
wait to feel the sun on our faces. Still, after a long, less-
than-active winter, eating heavy, starchy foods and lack of
sunshine, many of us are feeling sluggish and bulky. “Enjoying a
high energy level is due in part to having a 'fit' digestive
system,” says Helen Sherrard, president, Canadian Health Food
Association (CHFA). “Digesting, absorbing and just as
importantly, eliminating what your body doesn't need helps
support increased energy levels.” CHFA suggests that if you're
looking to boost your energy and get outside to be active this
spring, here are its top three digestive tips that can help:
Chew your food: Remember when our parents would say “take your
time and chew your food”? Well, it wasn't just to make sure you
had good manners. Chewing your food is the start of a good
digestive process. Saliva contains digestive enzymes to help
food break down. Taking small bites and ch