The foods you choose impact your body's digestion process. Improper digestion, often called "indigestion," can be an unpleasant and painful experience. Processed foods and meats are difficult for your body to digest, and remain in your digestive tract longer than vegetables and whole grains, according to Dr. Kristie Leong, contributor to HealthMad.com. Even among vegetables, there are certain options that can help speed digestion and keep your digestive tract clean.
Artichokes
Artichokes can be digested by the body easily, thanks to their high fiber content. According to the Mayo Clinic, one medium artichoke contains 10.3g of dietary fiber.
Artichokes can be used in casseroles, stir fry dishes and many other entrees. You can also trim and steam the leaves, and serve them with hummus or another legume-based dip.
Peas
The human digestive system can process and eliminate green peas efficiently. Each 1-cup serving of peas packs 8.8g of dietary fiber, notes the Mayo Clinic.
Peas can be boiled and served as a side dish. They can also be used in stir fry dishes, soups and salads. Peas are a staple of Indian cuisine, appearing in aloo matar and matar paneer.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that you can serve raw or cooked. Raw broccoli with baba ghannouj or hummus makes a fiber-rich snack that can help keep your digestive system clean. Add raw broccoli to a fresh salad to add fiber and flavor.
You can use cooked broccoli in pasta sauces, Asian noodle and rice dishes, casseroles and stuffed vegetable entrees. A 1-cup serving of cooked broccoli offers 5.1g of dietary fiber, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Turnip Greens
At 5g of dietary fiber per 1-cup serving, turnip greens are similar to broccoli in terms of fiber content, according to the Mayo Clinic. This makes turnip greens a good addition to a diet designed for easy digestion and toxin elimination.
The greens are typically boiled and served as a side dish. Although raw turnip greens have a pungent taste, boiling softens the flavor and makes them more palatable.
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