3. Turmeric
This yellow-orange spice is well known for adding a powerful flavor to Indian dishes, but it may also calm down an upset stomach. Researchers attribute the anti-inflammatory properties of the bright-orange spice to the compound called curcumin.
A Digestive Diseases and Sciences study found that patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative proctitis who were treated with 360 milligrams of curcumin three times every single day for one month and then four times daily for the next two months all resulted in self reported improvement in symptoms as well as reduced inflammation levels.
4. Bananas
Studies suggest that this fruit is a great source of prebiotic fiber, which helps to feed good gut bacteria and aid digestion. A study in the Journal Anaerobe found women who ate a banana twice daily as a pre-meal snack for 60 days experienced an increase in good bacteria levels and a 50 percent reduction in bloating. As a bonus, bananas have plenty of potassium which offsets the effects of sodium in your diet, a common cause of water retention which may destroy your weight loss goals.
