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Do you know how to make your belly happy?

We all suffer from indigestion every now and then…and by no means is it a pleasant feeling! But there are things you can do to set it on the right track! Do you know what they are? Put your knowledge to the test now!

Question 1

A balanced breakfast, for a happy digestion, consists of:

a) eggs, hash browns, toast with butter
b) fruit and milk smoothie and whole-wheat toast
c) English muffin, Nutella, glass of milk
d) eggs over easy, nuts and cheese

The correct answer is b. A balanced breakfast must contain foods from 3 out of the 4 groups in Canada’s Food Guide. For good digestion, your breakfast must contain dietary fibre and be relatively low in fat.

Question 2

To help your digestive system do its job right, daily you should consume about:

a) 2.2 litres of fluid for women and 3.0 litres for men
b) 4 litres of fluid for women and 6.5 litres for men
c) depends on how thirsty you are
d) 1 glass of juice, 1 coffee and 3 glasses of water

The correct answer is a. For digestive health, it is important to keep your body well hydrated every day. To do so, women should consume 2.2 litres of fluid (water, tea, juice, milk, etc.) and men 3.0 litres.

Question 3

Which food should you consume daily to improve your digestive comfort?

a) eggs with omega-3
b) juice with anti-oxidants
c) nuts
d) yogurt with probiotics

The correct answer is d. The probiotics found in certain yogurts help improve digestive comfort. To benefit from their effects in the long term, it’s important to consume them daily.

Question 4

Which food group contains a large quantity of foods that are high in fibre?

a) grain products
b) meat and alternatives
c) milk and alternatives
d) none of the above

The correct answer is a. Grain products fulfill much of your dietary fibre needs. The vegetables and fruit group also contains many foods that are high in fibre.

Question 5

For a quick and easy-to-digest snack before exercising, you should opt for:

a) a serving of meat
b) a handful of nuts
c) a big bowl of fruit salad
d) a drinkable yogurt with probiotics

The correct answer is c. For a pre-workout snack that’s easy to digest and to avoid getting an upset stomach, opt for a small serving of foods low in fat, low in fibre and which contain little protein. If possible, opt for a liquid snack, like a drinkable yogurt.

REMEMBER

For a happy belly, eat yogurt with probiotics regularly.
Opt for foods high in fibre at mealtime: fresh fruits and veggies with the skin on, whole-grain products, legumes, etc.
Stay hydrated! Water helps kick off the digestion process.
For good digestion and to avoid gastro-intestinal woes, your pre-workout snack should be low in fat, low in fibre and contain little protein.