Our digestion is an important part of the human body and plays a significant role in our mood. If your stomach and intestines aren't cooperating, your day can quickly turn into a nightmare. Anyone who has ever had to deal with digestive problems knows exactly how uncomfortable it can be.
To help you avoid this, we've put together a blog post summarizing the most important causes and telling you how you can prevent stomach aches at breakfast time. And, of course, our secret weapon against stomach aches, porridge, is included.
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What is a digestive disorder?
Problems with digestion can manifest themselves in many ways. Bloating, abdominal pain, cramps, flatulence, constipation or heartburn – these symptoms are most common in people. Most of the time, these complaints are not chronic – so you can easily ward them off by paying attention to them.
The human body is made up of quite a few complex building blocks. You probably already know this, and going into too much detail would not be particularly helpful at this point. But we can tell you for sure: if one of these building blocks is not set correctly, complaints often arise.
Especially when it comes to digestion, the smallest changes are enough to trigger a chain reaction. Breakfast is known to be the start of the day – that's why you should pay attention to what you eat even at this early stage. A hot breakfast and a sugar-free breakfast can help you to prevent indigestion. A hot breakfast is also very good for your immune system! This chain reaction starts in the morning – but what causes it?
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What causes indigestion?
Due to the many components of the human body, a wide range of factors can contribute to your tummy feeling queasy. These include, among other things:
- Fatty foods
- Heavily sweetened foods
- Flatulent foods (legumes, cabbage, onions, garlic)
- Mental factors such as stress or anxiety
- Or even excessive alcohol and nicotine consumption
If you are plagued by such complaints, it is not necessarily a cause for alarm. It can happen that even a healthy person has to struggle with their digestion after a sumptuous meal. However, if the symptoms persist for a longer period of time or occur independently of meals, you should consult a doctor you trust. After all, indigestion can indicate underlying illnesses.
How can you help yourself with indigestion?
Our recommendation for you: Write your own food diary! Take a notebook and write down what you eat in a day. If you then have problems with your stomach and health, you can easily see what is not good for you! If you then see a doctor, it will also be easier for them to get an idea of what is wrong.
You are what you eat!
The old saying is always true. You really are what you eat! That's why you should pay particular attention to what you eat. It's important to start your day healthily, starting with breakfast.
It's advisable to start with something warm at breakfast. A porridge with black coffee or tea without sugar. For the perfect start to the day, we recommend our delicious strawberry chia porridge – warm, healthy and good for your digestion. The fiber in the oats, in particular, also aids your digestion.
Tea can also help with digestion issues. Peppermint, for example. You should also make sure that you drink enough water and eat a high-fiber diet – traditional Chinese medicine has been reporting on the benefits of proper nutrition for a long time!
Oats, the all-rounder
Oats, for example, are a very healthy and high-fiber alternative! A high-fiber diet will stimulate your digestion and allow your intestines to function properly. But oats don't just contain fiber; they also contain many other vitamins. This makes oats more than just a digestive aid: they also help prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes! A true superfood.
Flaxseeds are good for you and your digestion
Seeds are just as good for your digestion. Flaxseeds in particular help with constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. They also have an anti-inflammatory effect and contain many natural fats that are very good for humans. Find out more about flaxseeds, the little miracle seeds, here!
At Verival, it is very important to us that we help you feel good. So all our products are good for your body. We have made it our mission to provide you with the best breakfast you can have. Our new porridge smoothie bowl is a real all-rounder when it comes to digestion and health! Fresh, exotic fruits and delicious oat porridge give your day and your digestion the kick it needs.
Here you will find an easy-to-digest recipe for a porridge that is good for you and your digestion!
Low-calorie porridge with zucchini and oats.
Preparation time: 10 min.
Total time: 10 min.
Servings: 1
Calories: 290 kcal
Ingredients
- 40 g rolled oats
- 1/2-1 zucchini
- 30 g protein powder (optionally with flavor)
- 1 tsp coconut flour
- 300 ml water
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation
- First grate the zucchini. It's best to grate it right into the pot.
- Then add the oats and the protein powder.
- Next, add the water to the pot and another teaspoon of coconut flour. The coconut flour ensures that the porridge is nice and creamy and binds the ingredients together.
- Now put your porridge on the stove and cook the porridge for about 7 minutes on medium heat, stirring well every now and then.
- When your porridge is already creamy, remove it from the heat and let it steep for another 2-3 minutes. Your delicious low-calorie porridge is now ready.
- Of course, you can now refine your porridge with toppings of your choice, such as fresh fruit, nuts or seeds.
Nutritional information
Calories: 290 kcal
