Overeating? Follow these tips to keep your digestion on track

If you want to get back to normal after a binge eating session, make sure to follow these tips!
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Aayushi Gupta Published: 16 Oct 2021, 14:00 pm IST
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Do you ever find yourself losing self-control while overindulging in your favorite foods, and then regretting immediately after? We’ve all been there. Bingeing or overeating can majorly derail your diet and can cause stomach issues. 

A study published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism says that though overeating occasionally doesn’t cause any side effects on your body, but if done regularly, it can affect your weight, fat concentration, digestion, and even blood sugar levels. 

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But the most important part is what you do afterwards. It can save you from uncomfortable outcomes! So if you’re someone who often ends up with stomach woes after overindulging, stay with us and read this, because we’re going to suggest some tips that can rescue you. 

Here are 7 tips to help your digestive system:
1. Ajwain

If there is a one-stop solution for all stomach problems, it is ajwain. Consuming ajwain can solve any kind of stomach discomfort or other issues, including pain, gas, vomiting, indigestion, and acidity. It is rich in fibre and has natural laxatives. So, if you struggle with indigestion, just simply crush ajwain, black salt and ginger together and have it after your meal. 

2. Peppermint tea

If your stomach is causing you trouble, sip on peppermint tea. It can help relax the digestive tract, so you don’t feel bloated. Nutritionist Manisha Chopra shares with HealthShots,”Peppermint offers several antibacterial and antiseptic properties that can relax muscles in your digestive system, and can cure stomach-related issues like constipation and motion sickness that is usually caused after overeating.”

Also, read: 6 ways overeating can adversely affect your health

3. Yogurt

Although you may feel full to the brim, eating some yogurt can help. It should be your first stop for the day after a big binge, because yogurt is a source of probiotics. It can ease all kinds of stomach woes caused by overeating, including the feeling of fullness. Ideally, choose organic fresh plain yogurt. 

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4. Drink cold milk

Overindulging sometimes can sometimes lead to acidity. And if that happens to you, drinking cold milk is one of the simplest home remedies to combat it. If you’re not lactose-intolerant, the richness of calcium in milk controls excess secretion of hydrochloric acids, thereby absorbing the acids in the stomach. Cold milk is the perfect antidote for acidity, as it offers instant relief from a burning sensation in the stomach.

Also, read: These gut-friendly foods will boost your digestion naturally

How to use: One simple glass of cold milk is all you need.

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5. Watermelon

Watermelon is a very effective fruit to indulge in after overindulging. Its hydrating, antibacterial properties, and vitamins and minerals can manage your stomach issues after a binge. A water-rich fruit like watermelon can strike an ideal balance between filling and functional in your diet. 

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6. No napping

As tempting as it may be, don’t lie down or go to sleep. This can cause reflux and slow digestion. Stay upright until your food has had time to settle in your stomach. Also, going to sleep directly after you eat means your body doesn’t get a chance to burn off those calories, and that means weight gain. 

7. Take a walk

An easy stroll will help stimulate your digestion and even out your blood sugar levels. So instead of lying down on the bed after a binge, take a walk but avoid going for a run, jog or exercise. Just stroll around for 15 minutes and you’ll feel better. 

So, consider trying these tips to manage your digestive system!

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Aayushi Gupta is a health writer with a special interest in trends related to diet, fitness, beauty and intimate health. With around 2 years of experience in the wellness industry, she is connected to leading experts and doctors to provide our readers with factually correct information. ...Read More

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