Dr. Ana-Maria Temple shares five habits to keep digestion smooth while traveling: eat whole foods, walk 10,000 steps daily, get 13 plant-based fiber points, drink plenty of water, and take a probiotic. Regular bowel movements matter for comfort and immune health.
5 ways to get you to poop every day while on vacation, and number 4 will really surprise you. Hi, I'm Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, holistic pediatrician. My goal is to help families raise healthy kids with less medications. Pooping every day is not just important so you can feel better, but it also means that your immune system is working at its best. Number 1, choose whole foods instead of processed foods. You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Number 2, move. Aim for 10,000 steps a day, whether it's swimming, biking, or running, just get moving. Number 3, eat more fiber. Choose 13 plant points a day or use a fiber supplement. Number 4, if you have a lot of fiber but don't drink enough water, you actually get backed up. So instead of choosing sodas, juices, or alcohol, choose more water. And lastly, take a daily probiotic. And just remember, a probiotic without fiber just makes for expensive poop.
