Health Tip: Establish Healthy Bowel Habits

Your digestive system plays a key role in your overall health.

To keep it running smoothly, the University of Michigan Health System offers these suggestions:

• Adhere to a regular eating schedule each day, and keep portion sizes similar for each meal.
• Eat breakfast every morning.
• Maintain a healthy diet rich in both soluble and insoluble fibers.
• Limit caffeine, but do drink plenty of decaffeinated beverages.
• Get exercise each day, preferably at the same time.