7 Superfoods That
Help In Digestion


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Digestive tract plays a vital role in your body and unfortunately a lot of people complain of pain in the stomach caused by undigested food. 

Digestive issues

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Indigestion

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Usually, the pain subsides within a day or two. But what is the cause for undigested food? Indigestion is a result of bad eating habits or lack of exercise.

Try these foods...

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Here's a list of foods from Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal that you can add to your daily diet in order to get your digestive system back in order.

Yogurt

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Yogurt contains friendly bacteria called probiotics and is incredibly good for your digestion. You can have a bowl of yogurt after lunch to help digest the food.

Ginger

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Ginger can reduce bloating and other digestive problems. It appears to expedite food's movement and reduces the risk of heartburn, nausea and stomach discomfort. 

Vegetable with skin

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Fibre is an important nutrient for digestion as it stimulates the bowel movements. The skins of vegetables are often rich in fibre therefore, it is best to consume them whole.

Banana

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Bananas are rich in fibre and pectin. Bananas are also low a GI food. Have one banana every day either in your breakfast cereal, smoothie, or as a whole.

Fennel

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Fennel a carminative herb is also an antispasmodic agent that relaxes the smooth muscles in your digestive tract and ease gastrointestinal symptoms. 

Papaya

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The fruit Papaya contains a digestive enzyme called papain that assists in breaking down protein fibres and aids in the digestive process. 

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