Digestive healthGut healthNutrition

6 easy things you can do for better digestion

Keep your plumbing working smoothly with these tips.

Jan, 2026
LearnGut health6 easy things you can do for better digestion
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Eat more fiber
Eat less red meat
Take an after-dinner stroll
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go
Stay hydrated
Take a smoke break

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Most people don’t think much about their digestive system until it goes out of whack with symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, heartburn—or a chronic condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticular disease. Fortunately, there are ways to stay regular in the bathroom and head off digestive problems before they start. Here are seven simple, actionable things you can do, starting today, for a happy, healthy gastrointestinal tract.

Written byPatrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.August, 2023

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