The good news is that certain foods are better than others at relieving these ailments.
Diet plays an influential role in modulating this ratio of “good” and “bad” bacteria.
Other bacteria-balancing-foods include fermented foods, fatty fish, and more.
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“It may also relieve IBS symptoms.”
(Related:18 Foods Making Your Heartburn Worse)
Ginger
“Ginger is part of the carminatives family.
“Increased fiber in the diet makes the stool softer and easier to pass.
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Apples are also high in vitamin C and potassium.”
For more, see7 Amazing Benefits of Eating Oatmeal.
Other fermented foods that will get the job done include kimchi, miso, and kefir.
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Yogurt
“Yogurt contains probiotics which are good bacteria that live in the digestive tract.
Probiotics can help with bloating, constipation and diarrhea.
so you can get the benefits, yogurt should contain live and active cultures,” Poston notes.
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“Yogurt can help with lactose intolerance, constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and allergies.”
For some options, check out these25 Best Yogurts for Weight Loss, According to Nutritionists.
“You won’t be getting all the gas, and fennel helps prevent gas formation.”
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Fennel as a food can have a similar effect.
Cottage Cheese
“Cottage cheese may be the food your gut health is missing.
It’s an underrated superfood that can delivergut-friendly probiotic culturesin each bite.
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“One of the most soothing foods for gut problems is brown rice,” she adds.
“It contains insoluble fiber, which helps move bulk through the digestive system more easily.
It’s fiber content aids in reducing both constipation and diarrhea as well as hemorrhoids.”
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Prunes
“Prunes have a unique nutrition profile that helps alleviate constipation.
Increased stool bulk and increased stool weight help to remedy constipation.”
Peppermint
“Peppermint has been revealed to improve digestion,” says Henry.
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“It can improve IBS symptoms and push food more rapidly through your digestive system.”
It can also help relieve stomach spasms and abdominal pain and is great to drink as a tea.
Speaking of tea, do you know about these12 Side Effects of Drinking Tea Every Day?
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