Rhythm of Life series: Digestion

Did you know that the average person’s GI tract (colon) is approximately 30 feet long from mouth to the end? The rhythm of life in the world of digestion can certainly be disrupted if things aren’t moving at a regular pace.

There can be so many reasons as to why our GI tract may be moving slowly. The foods we eat, stress levels, not enough water intake, and medications can all contribute to that. It can be a challenge with kids who don’t have the words yet to let their parent or caretaker know when they are feeling uncomfortable due to poor bowel regularity.

Keeping our body moving helps keep everything moving, including the GI system. Make sure to pair it with daily water intake of half your body weight in ounces to get enough hydration. Eat water-filled fruit like watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple, and oranges to name a few. The body processes natural sugar easily, however it is fats and processed foods that give the digestive tract a challenging time and when it becomes overburdened it can lead to disease.