This is a sponsored post in partnership with Viactiv, however all opinions are sincere and are my own.
Keeping your gut healthy is an important part of leading a healthier lifestyle and incorporating probiotics, like Viactiv Digestive Health, is an important part of keeping your digestive system healthy.
These past few months have been filled with changes and this has also generated lots of stress. We often forget how important it is to take care of your digestive system and how a good digestion not only ensures you absorb the nutrients you need but also has a positive effect on your mood and your state of mind.
When I get stressed I often get an upset stomach. My mood and my overall energy is often reflected in how my digestive system is working and vice versa. When I’ve got an upset stomach it affects my mood, my energy levels, and my motivation.
Taking care of your digestive system will improve your overall health making you feel better mentally and physically. Here are five steps you can take now to promote healthy digestion.
Exercise regularly
Regular exercise helps keep your digestive system working efficiently. Cardiovascular activities like walking, cycling, and running get your heart pumping increasing blood flow and oxygen through your body. Regular exercise promotes healthy digestion and can relieve constipation.
Incorporate probiotic-derived supplements into your diet
Good bacteria are an important part of keeping your gut healthy. I’ve tried different probiotics before but struggled with them either because of the taste or because I had to keep them in the fridge, which meant I could not take them with me when I travel. I just started taking Viactiv Digestive Health, a probiotic-derived supplement, and it’s been a real game changer! Viactiv Digestive Health is the tasty and healthy way to get your gut-strengthening bacteria. They help digestive upset* and have 1g Prebiotic fiber.
These tasty 2-in-1 probiotic-derived chews help balance your gut by feeding the good bacteria and fighting the bad bacteria++. The best part is that Viactiv Digestive Health supplement has a deliciously rich chocolate taste and they do not need refrigeration so you can take them anywhere! Just pop Viactiv Digestive Health chews in your bag for a tasty way to get prebiotic fiber plus 10 billion cells of hearty, heat-stabilized Lactobacillus bacteria to strengthen your digestive defenses, while indulging your senses. Take one chew up to twice daily.
Eat well and make sure to get enough fiber
Choose foods that are good for you and limit foods that are high in fat. Nutrition is important but don’t forget about the importance of adding fiber, both insoluble and soluble to your diet. Drinking lots of water will help your digestive system work smoothly
I start my day with an easy to make berry smoothie bowl. I just add frozen berries, bananas and yogurt (or a splash of almond milk) in a blender and it’s ready in minutes. Then I add some more frozen berries and I’ve got a healthy breakfast that looks good and tastes amazing. I take one Viactiv Digestive Health chew after breakfast and again at the end of the day to keep my digestive system healthy.
Manage stress
Stress can have a negative effect on your digestive system. Find ways to manage stress like meditation, yoga or just taking a break to focus on your breathing. Incorporate these stresses reducing strategies into your daily routine to reduce overall stress.
Get rid of those bad habits
Alcohol, cigarettes, and too much caffeine can negatively affect the normal functioning of your digestive system. So, drink alcohol and coffee in moderation and kick that smoking habit to the curve. If alcohol consumption is a problem consider getting help to detox from alcohol.
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++Provides 1g prebiotic inulin per chew as supplement to your diet. Prebiotic effect is shown with 5g per day.
Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
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these are great pieces of advice for digestion. I try to eat foods that aid in moving things along–getting in regular exercise too.
This bowl looks SO good. I have been wanting to try probiotics. I know I need more fiber. I do try to avoid alcohol.
I think problem is exercise and managing stress. I am easily stressed and takes very long to get through it but I am figuring out a way to deal with it and not let it take over.
You have some excellent tips here, and one that I didn’t really know affected Digestion. I didn’t know stress could hinder healthy digestion. That is something that I have been struggling with for months now.
Excercise and probiotics are my best friends! I like your tips.
I am thinking of getting probiotic supplement into my diet as I have a weak stomach. Whenever I go travel, I have to be super careful with the local food and street food always a no no to me. I hope to get improved after I too probiotic into my diet.
I have tried everything for my always upset stomach, but I have never heard of this product. Maybe after reading this I should give it a try.
Ugh!! I read this and realize how unhealthy I am sometimes ??. Thanks for the good advice
This smoothie looks amazing! It’s so hard to find time for exercise in our busy lives! I will try and follow your advice to look better after myself .
These are all great tips! I have IBS, and it’s SO important to eat properly and get those probiotics into you!
Couldn’t agree more on your points. I would definitely need to work out on the last one. Getting rid of the bad habits to complete it all.
That smoothie bowl looks so yummy! Love the colors, the frozen berries, everything!
My stomach is so sensitive and I always have to pay attention to what I eat. I have been eating very healthy during the past few months and since I’ve started this new lifestyle, my stomach pains stopped!
I’ve been focusing on this a lot over the last year or so. It’s amazing what a difference it makes.
Now these are some great tips and i totally agree with the exercise. As is really makes a HUGE difference
These are all great tips! I agree that fiber and exercise are steps to healthy digestion. I know I need to work on more fiber. Thanks for sharing!
I am vegan and I have some digestive issues myself. And at this current time in my life I am in the middle of “curing” myself by basically trial and error. Listening to my body and knowing exactly what i can eat and when. And my body has improved a lot since doing so. But I still haven’t got it all figured out just yet
Thanks for the valuable information. Some of them were unknown. Keep your article flooded with such true information