Increase foods rich in protease
Protease is an essential digestive enzyme that helps break down protein into small peptides and amino acids for better protein absorption. Foods rich in protease include figs, kiwi, mango, papaya, pineapple, yogurt...
Drink a digestive beverage before meals
In addition to choosing the right protein source, you can also adopt certain habits to help absorb protein effectively. For example, drinking ginger water, apple cider vinegar water, lemon water, orange juice mid-morning is the best method to activate your digestive system.
You can also take isabgol or yogurt as a source of probiotics before meals. The amount of isabgol absorbed varies from person to person but should only be consumed in moderation.
Food combinations
Protein cannot be completely digested alone. Therefore, you should combine it with other nutrients. You can eat whole grains with beans, nuts with fruit.
For example, if you eat lentils to supplement protein, you should combine them with rice (to supplement complex carbohydrates). This is because the protein in lentils is only absorbed when the methionine from the rice mixes with the lysine from the lentils.
Improve intestinal health
The most effective way to improve gut health is to maintain a reasonable diet. So, don't forget to add raw fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. You should eat raw vegetables in salad form 30 minutes before meals to improve protein absorption as well as intestinal health.
Chew slowly
Chewing food slowly and properly will help the food be optimally broken down in the pancreas. If you eat too quickly, there will be a large amount of protein and amino acids in the stomach, causing a sudden shock to the stomach, changing the immune system leading to intestinal health problems.
You should only consume enough
Avoid eating too much protein-rich foods because excess protein can lead to various health problems such as proteinuria, abdominal indigestion, fat accumulation, and even obesity. Focus on maintaining a balanced diet, making sure that each meal has enough protein.
