All of us suffer from stomach upsets some time of the other.You might suffer from bloating, stomach ache, nausea or even diarrhea. You might want to keep things simple when you are suffering from a bout of tummy trouble.
However there are some foods that will help your tummy settle faster:
1) Ginger
Ginger has healing properties and enzymes that aid in good digestive health. The prescribed daily amount of ginger a person can consume is 4 grams. You can decide to have it in the form of chewable candy or fresh ginger piece or adding it to your tea.
2) Rice
You might have heard your doctor encouraging you to eat white food on an upset stomach. Rice is something that calms an upset stomach. It encourages the firming of the bowels and its movements and doesn’t not add unnecessary stress to the already upset stomach. The main plus is that it helps in bulking up your stool and reducing fluid loss.
3) Apple sauce
Apples are a good source of pectin. Raw apples are not easy to digest. So having them in the form of applesauce will help reduce the symptoms of a stomach upset like diarrhea and bloating.
4) Papaya
Papayas have enzymes that ease indigestion and help in constipation. They encourage a healthy acidic environment in your tummy that soothes the tummy.
5) Banana
Bananas like apples are a good source of pectin. They naturally aid in digestion and firming the bowel movements.
6) Herbal tea
Herbal teas such as chamomile and peppermint have been shown to soothe and heal the upset stomach. Peppermint has been proven to relieve the symptoms of abdominal pain or nausea.
7) Yogurt
You are asked to stay away from dairy products when you are suffering from an upset stomach. But yogurt is full of good bacteria that will aid digestion. Remember to choose one that has live active cultures to help settle your stomach.
