These foods help improve digestion

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Jul 22, 2017 · 2 min read

You must know how eating yoghurt and high-fiber foods are beneficial for your gut. But even if by taking regular doses of probiotics you are not getting the kind of result you want, you might want to consider bringing in some extra players in the scene.

If you look for it, you will find plenty of natural remedies that can help your GI tract function properly. It can also help you with cramping, nausea, gas, diarrhoea, and constipation.

Here are three varieties the experts want you to try.

Ginger

Did you know that your GI tract functions on pumping motion, known as peristalsis, so that it can move food through your gut? But if the rhythm gets hindered somehow, you can face digestive issues. Continuous nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea can be the reason behind your constipation.

This is why you need ginger. Its spicy root consists of gingerol and shogaol so that your pumping motions remain steady, and your food is digested at a smooth and an even rate.

Fennel seed

Some believe that consuming fennel seeds after a heavy meal stimulates your digestion. And it holds true as well. Fennel seeds are known consist of volatile oils that can help with the gas formation, cramps, and bloating. But if you are suffering from a heartburn, those same compounds can turn out to be the reason behind your oesophagus to dilate, increasing the chances for reflux.

Apple cider vinegar

Your stomach is known to use hydrochloric acid to break down food into small particles. These nutrients are absorbed by your small intestine. But sometimes, due to ageing, stress, or from taking antacids, food can’t be digested properly. As of this wasn’t enough, too little acid can sometimes turn your GI tract into a breeding ground for bad bacteria. Apple cider vinegar is considered to support healthy stomach acid levels due to its highly acidic nature.

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