8 foods that "fight" stomach problems.

Adding beneficial foods to your diet can speed up digestion and eliminate stomach problems.

Gastroduodenal syndrome is one of the most common manifestations of gastrointestinal diseases. This syndrome includes many different symptoms such as: epigastric pain, indigestion, bloating, feeling full quickly, nausea, vomiting, and belching after meals...

Due to various causes (inflammation, ulcers, functional stomach diseases, etc.), the treatment varies depending on each individual's health condition. To minimize the discomfort caused by this disease, consider adding some beneficial foods to your daily diet:

Banana

Ranked first among stomach-friendly foods, bananas can neutralize excess acid in stomach fluids and reduce the risk of inflammation and swelling in the intestines. According to Dr. Robynne Chutkan, associate professor of gastroenterology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., the potassium in bananas helps lower blood pressure, control sodium levels that cause high blood pressure and damage blood vessels. In particular, the pectin found in bananas is a type of soluble fiber beneficial for people with digestive disorders such as constipation and diarrhea.

Raw food

Eating more raw foods instead of refined foods is the main solution in the diet for people with digestive disorders and stomach pain/ulcers. Raw foods or whole grains include brown rice, brown glutinous rice, corn, beans, and some fatty seeds such as sesame seeds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds with their outer membrane intact.

The reason why raw foods should be included in the diet is because they are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including essential B vitamins necessary for metabolism and digestion. In addition, raw grains contain many important antioxidants that protect the cell membranes on the inner lining of the stomach.

Apple

Apples lubricate the digestive system, reduce diarrhea symptoms, and provide calories to the body. The apple peel contains pectin, a soluble natural fiber that expands when it comes into contact with water. This can promote the activity of the stomach and intestines, facilitating bowel movements and being very helpful for those with constipation. To avoid overworking the digestive system while dealing with stomach pain, you can make smoothies or your favorite apple jams.

Toast

Similar to raw foods, toast adds acid to the stomach, making you feel more comfortable and not too high in fat. However, a small note of caution: avoid butter and jam until your stomach is functioning better.

Soup

People with stomach pain/inflammation/ulcers should frequently cook soups, partly because the food is already cooked, putting less strain on the digestive system and minimizing fat absorption into the body.

Herbal tea

Herbal teas (caffeine-free – a substance that can encourage acid production in the body) help regulate the digestive system and prevent discomfort and bloating. Chamomile tea is recommended because it helps reduce inflammation in the stomach. A small note of caution if you enjoy peppermint teas, as they cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, allowing stomach acids to enter and cause belching.

Coconut water

As the second purest liquid after purified water, coconut water contains many electrolytes, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and other minerals that are good for the body, helping to reduce urinary problems and kill intestinal bacteria.

Ginger

Adding ginger to your daily diet, drinking ginger tea, or eating a few slices of raw ginger can help improve digestive function. This is also the simplest way to treat stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, and other digestive issues.

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