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What helps with slow digestion?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 3 9:23am | Replies (28)

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I have had slow gastric emptying since childhood and have been able to have reasonable control over it by giving up on three meals a day and have become a "grazer", eating up to six very small meals a day. Just make sure you are not grazing on cookies and candy bars, etc. but on good healthy foods that you would eat at a normal meal only in very small amounts. I don't eat high fiber foods or guzzle quarts of water every day (I think the forced water fad is finally just about over). Also, I watch fatty and sugary foods and when I do want a little sweetening I use pure organic maple syrup. It has worked for me for decades until now when I have developed double gas SIBO which is a whole other story you can learn more about in other discussions on the Mayo website. Also, have you seen a dietitian who specializes in slow gastric emptying. You might find a lot of help there. Best of Luck!

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@lindaannstarr ditto! I love a crunchy "snack" meal. One of my faves is RAW broccoli STEMS. The florets are great for a cooked side dish, but most ppl just throw out the stems. They are delicious! They keep for days and provide lots of nutrition, not the least of which is calcium. (I've never drunk a glass of cow's milk in my life (allergic to dairy since age 2) (Im almost 76) but I've eaten a lot of crunchy vegs, do a lot of outside work, and never had a broken bone.)