Diet/Lifestyle Tips Diabetes Many dietary and lifestyle habits can improve stomach motility...• Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eat smaller amounts of food every two, three or four hours.• Reduce dietary fiber and fat. Both slow stomach emptying.• Chew food thoroughly.• Chew sugarless gum. Do so for about one hour after eating to stimulate peristalsis.• Take a leisurely five- or 10-minute (or longer) walk after every meal. Want to Keep Reading? Continue reading with a Health Confidential membership. Sign up now Already have an account? Sign in