Very Slow Metabolism, I Think I need Laxitives?!
Question: i hardly ever digest food. i am only 16 and i get alot of exercise. i am a little fat i can affor to loose 20 lbs. but i only digest my food about once every 4-5 days. is there anything i can do to change that?
Answers: i hardly ever digest food. i am only 16 and i get alot of exercise. i am a little fat i can affor to loose 20 lbs. but i only digest my food about once every 4-5 days. is there anything i can do to change that?
I don't think it is your metabolism. What do you mean you don't digest food? You mean have a bowel movement?
Start eating a piece of fresh fruit every morning. 20 minutes before breakfast would be best, but even if you can't stand to wait that long, it will still have benificial affect on you.
Have a bowl of whole grain cerial once a day too, like cherios or similar.
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add a small individual size container of yogart, It comes in many flavors, including oreo cookie ! .
All of the above will help improve your digestion of food, and therefore improve your health.
Don't do laxatives! Drains the body of potasium which is hard on your heart and other parts of the body. Can also dehydrate you. and some of them can become addictive, and you will find you can't go without them eventually.
you need dark leafy veggies. more fiber and fruits in your diet. i bet you aren'tdrinking enough water..
More Fiber- fruit and vegies wholegrain bread, and 8 glasses of water a day.. A healthy diet for health digestion
- Although you may be allergic to wheat products, ask your doctor to check for food allergies, if it is wheat based products its called celiac disease it will clog you up as your body as its struggling with break down the food, there is a whole range now at supermarkets for gluten free food.
My cousin has this and was troubled as a teenager with weight problems and digestion, she is now very happy and healthy.
If you want to take laxatives take a food laxative i.e apples, bananas, sunflower seeds, honey, prunes, bran, etc. trust me they work. I used to have really bad constipation.