Ginger

Ginger can effectively treat various gastrointestinal discomforts. Ginger aids the digestive tract by toning muscles in the intestine and stimulating the breakdown of food particles. This activity assists in transporting food and other substances out of the intestines. Thus, ginger can help soothe your gas pains, digest, metabolize fats, and relieve common stomach pains.

 

Apples

Apples are high in pectin, which raises the healthy bacteria, helping the proper functioning of intestinal health. Apples are also rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, minerals, and potassium. All of these offer various digestive benefits — like lowering the likelihood of constipation and improving satiety.

Avocados

Avocados help maintain digestive tract health and proper functioning of the gall bladder. Due to the monosaturated fats in avocados, which are easy to digest, they ensure the proper functioning of the pancreas.

Beetroot

Red beets are loaded with dietary fibre which is an carbohydrate important for digestive health. The fibre found in beetroot lowers the risk of diverticular disease, which is a common disease associated with colon inflammation that causes bloating, irregular bowel movements, and gas. Beets also offer digestive benefits because of their vitamin B9, or folate content. A folate rich diet lowers the risk of colon cancer.

Yogurt

While not all yogurts are created equal, yogurts containing live and active cultures can help fight diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and colon diseases. These probiotics are living microorganisms that help stop bad bacteria from overgrowing in the gut.

Sweet Potatoes

Bonus point if you eat this superfood with the skin on — they help treat duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers, and other serious bowel issues. Sweet potatoes are a reliable source of dietary fibre as well as complex carbohydrates.

Bananas

If your digestion health is weak, it may be helpful to add easily digestible foods to your diet to ease digestive strain. The carbohydrates in bananas are easily broken down into energy for your cells. Bananas are also recommended for easing both
constipation and diarrhea.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are a great source of fibre. Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 10 grams of fibre. They are also rich in anti-inflammatory phytochemicals for soothing gastrointestinal distress. Chia seeds are adaptable to many recipes as they have a mild flavour that can be added to virtually any dish — they are also gluten free!

Fermented Foods ­­— Like Kimchi!

Fermented foods are potent detoxifiers and contain higher levels of beneficial bacteria than probiotic supplements. They also contain prominent levels of antioxidants and fibre for optimal digestive health.