Eating to a lot of processed foods is particularly unhealthy. This can lead to a build up of undigested food in the intestines, which causes the bacteria in the gut to interact with the undigested food; as a result toxic gases and chemicals are released. These inner toxins are called endotoxins. They can cause substantial damage to the mucosal lining of the gut. When this damage occurs the toxins will enter the bloodstream and circulate into the rest of the body.

Increasing amounts of stress are placed on the body; in due course organisms such as fungi, bacteria and viruses will multiply and flourish. This toxic waste soon upsets the balance of good and bad bacteria and can cause a yeast overgrowth such as Candida. Candida is normally benign yeast. This contributes to food sensitivities, poor absorption of nutrients and can cause diarrhea, constipation, and bloating and abdominal pain.

Healthcare expert and president of " Renew Life Formulas" Brenda Watson provides a straightforward method for better digestion in her book " The H.O.P.E. Formula: The Ultimate Health Secret." In this book she explains how you can restore and sustain your digestive health by combining a high fiber diet with omega-3 oils, enzymes and probiotics.

Clinical research into a host of digestive disorders including irritable bowel syndrome, gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and constipation has established that individuals who eat a diet high in fiber are less likely to suffer from these disorders. Fiber is found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Fiber helps removes toxins from the intestinal wall and clears the colon free of waste. Fiber has also been shown to support healthy weight management and help prevent disease.

Essential Fatty Acids are obtained only from the food we eat our body cannot manufacture them. The two most important are Omega-3, found in sunflower, flax, pumpkin seeds and Omega-6 found in oily fish, meat and dairy produce. Increasing your intake of these essential fatty acids may prove beneficial in helping lubricate the colon and support gastrointestinal health.

Studies into probiotics have demonstrated that they work together with the immune system to keep the immune cells performing at full capacity and stop outbreaks of disease- causing organisms. These are very important if you have just finished a course of antibiotics. They replace the "friendly" bacteria, which are wiped out along with harmful bacteria by antibiotics. Adding an effective probiotics supplement daily to your diet may improve your digestive health by maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the intestines.

Enzymes are an essential part of all chemical processes that take place in the body. Many Americans do not consume enough foods containing enzymes (e.g. fruits and vegetables) on a daily basis. For this reason we all would benefit from taking a digestive enzyme supplement daily. When choosing a supplement, its worth remembering that plant enzymes are effective over a wider range of ph levels in the digestive system and therefore will provide the greatest benefit.

A small number of simple changes in diet will offer considerable benefits. Once you find out what works best for you and your body, you will in next to no time be on your way to enjoying a happier, healthier lifestyle.