Basics On Improving Digestion

Basic 1: Chew, Chew, Chew Take smaller bites.
Put your fork down in between bites.
Try using chopsticks - it forces you to slow down.
Thoroughly chew each bite of food.
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth - chewing grains thoroughly allows amylase, the digestive enzyme present in saliva, to digest the grains.

Basic 2: Get Enough Water
Insufficient water intake is a primary cause of constipation. Constipation then causes an imbalance in bacteria, promotes inflammation of the intestinal lining, and can even lead to the absorption of larger molecules, a condition known as intestinal permeability. 5 Ways to Boost Your Water Intake.

Basic 3: Increase Your Dietary Fiber
Good sources of dietary fiber include:Dried fruit, such as dates, figs, and prunes
Beans and legumes- if you don't have time to cook dried beans, buy canned, but make sure you rinse them thoroughly before cooking. Lentils and split peas are less gas-forming than other legumes.
Bring an apple with you to work as a snack
Ground flaxseeds are a gentle laxative. They can be useful for chronic constipation, damage to the intestine wall from laxative use, irritable bowel, and to soothe inflammation. Sprinkle ground flaxseeds on rice, grains, salads, or any other meal of your choice.