There are 8 days a month where the digestive system kind of flushes itself. We take in foods that don’t stress or tax the digestive system on those days. Avoiding hard to digest foods like fats, fried food, seeds, fiber, grains, raw foods, cold foods, or complex carbohydrates, the intestines can finish their job.

Here’s a listing of Easy to Digest simple carbohydrates to include on days where the digestion needs a break and how to combine it with foods that facilitate an easy process through your body. The following combinations of simple carbohydrates are good suggestions for Easy to Digest Days on the Dao Life Lunar Calendar, like 5, 8, 11, 19-20, 23, 25-26.

Healthy Simple Carbs and Food Combination Tips

1. Bananas:
   • Easy to digest when ripe and rich in potassium. Combine with a small amount of peanut butter for sustained energy without overwhelming the stomach.
2. White Rice:
   • A gentle staple, low in fiber. Pair with boiled vegetables or a lean protein like chicken for a balanced, easy-to-digest meal.
3. Applesauce (Unsweetened):
   • The fibers are broken down during cooking. Enjoy it alone or mixed into oatmeal for a gentle breakfast.
4. White Bread (Low-Fiber):
   • Choose bread made from refined flour, which is lower in fiber. Pair with a thin layer of jam or honey for a simple, soothing snack.
5. Plain Crackers:
   • Low in fiber and fats, making them ideal for a sensitive stomach. Top with a slice of cheese for added protein, if dairy is tolerated.
6. Honey:
   • Easy to digest and a natural sweetener. Mix into herbal tea or drizzle over a small serving of plain yogurt.
7. Potatoes (without skin):
   • High in carbohydrates and low in fiber when peeled. Serve mashed with a little bit of olive oil for flavor.
8. Maple Syrup:
   • A simple sugar that’s gentle on the digestive system. Use as a sweetener in a warm drink or over cooked oatmeal.
9. Peeled Cucumber:
   • Mostly water, which means they’re very easy to digest. Eat them alone or with leafy greens as part of a salad to avoid any digestive slowdown caused by denser, richer foods. Chew well and consider a simple vinegar based dressing.
10. Melons:
    • High in water content and simple sugars, making them perfect for hydration and easy digestion. However, eating them with other foods can cause issues.
    • Eat melons alone as they digest quickly and may ferment if eaten with other slower-digesting foods. Here are some additional tips when eating them as a snack.
      • Eat When Ripe: Unripe melons can be harder to digest and less sweet.
      • Eat Alone: Melons should ideally be eaten on an empty stomach and not combined with other foods to prevent digestive discomfort. 1 Cup = about 15 carbs & 33 calories.
      • Room Temperature: If cold foods cause you digestive distress, allow melons to reach room temperature before eating, because cold, raw foods are hard to digest.

Check out this blog with some Easy To Digest Recipes for Dao Life Lunar Calendar days when the stomach is resting and the intestines’ are finishing their job.