North India Statesman
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Feeling light and fresh after waking up in the morning is a sign of a good day. But for many of us, the biggest struggle in the morning is ‘cleansing the stomach’. Constipation, gas and heaviness in the stomach spoil our entire daily routine. We often look for the cause outside, while the real culprit is some of our bad night habits.
Do you know that eating heavy food late at night, drinking less water or lying down immediately after eating, all these are enemies of your intestinal health. But the good news is that you don’t need any medicine. By simply making some small and easy changes in your night routine, you can eliminate this problem from its roots.
So let us know about those 7 magical habits, adopting which will clear your stomach in a jiffy as soon as you wake up in the morning.
1. Make a fixed time to sleep and wake up
Our body works like a clock. When you sleep and wake up at the same time every day, your digestive system also gets accustomed to the same routine. This lets the body know when to give the signal to empty the stomach in the morning. This habit is the easiest and natural way to get rid of constipation.
2. Dinner: Eat like a ‘beggar’, not a ‘king’
This is an old saying, but it is still true today. Dinner should always be 2-3 hours before sleeping and absolutely light. By eating heavy, fried food late at night, our digestive system keeps working throughout the night, due to which sleep gets disturbed and stomach is not cleared in the morning.
3. Make fiber your friend at dinner
Fiber works like a ‘broom’ for our intestines, which removes the dirt accumulated inside. Be sure to include things like vegetables (spinach, broccoli, carrots), oats, quinoa or beans in your night plate. These help in digesting food and prevent constipation.
4. Say ‘NO’ to these things at night
There are some things which increase constipation when eaten at night.
- Processed Food: Chips, biscuits, things made from flour.
- red meat
- Dairy Products: Especially cheese.
- Sweet: Sweets or anything with sugar.
Instead of these, eat light and fiber rich food.
5. Water, water and just water!
It is very important to drink enough water throughout the day, as water softens your stool and helps it pass easily. If you eat a lot of fiber but drink less water, constipation can increase further.
6. A cup of hot tea (caffeine free) before sleeping
This is a very effective recipe. Drink a cup of warm water or herbal tea like ginger, chamomile, or peppermint before bed. It soothes the stomach, relaxes the intestinal muscles, and helps clear the stomach in the morning.
7. 15 minutes’ walk after dinner
The biggest mistake is to lie down on the bed after having dinner. After eating, just take a light walk for 10-15 minutes. It helps digest your food, reduces gas and bloating, and prepares your stomach for a completely clean stomach the next morning.
Make these habits a part of your life and then see how light, fresh and full of energy every morning will be for you!
