12 Best Foods for an Upset Stomach

Almost everyone gets an upset stomach from time to time. Here are the 12 best foods for an upset stomach.

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4. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (DGL) can be useful for relieving stomach pain and indigestion caused by ulcers or acid reflux.

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9. Some people have trouble digesting fermentable carbohydrates known as FODMAPs, and feel better when consuming a low-FODMAP diet.

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10. Probiotic-rich foods, especially fermented dairy products, may help regulate bowel movements and provide relief from both constipation and diarrhea.

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11. Many people with an upset stomach find bland carbohydrates easier to tolerate than other foods, but there is little evidence to show that they actually relieve symptoms.

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12. Drinking enough fluids and replenishing lost electrolytes is important for anyone suffering from vomiting or diarrhea.

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12 Best Foods for an Upset Stomach

4. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (DGL) can be useful for relieving stomach pain and indigestion caused by ulcers or acid reflux.

9. Some people have trouble digesting fermentable carbohydrates known as FODMAPs, and feel better when consuming a low-FODMAP diet.

10. Probiotic-rich foods, especially fermented dairy products, may help regulate bowel movements and provide relief from both constipation and diarrhea.

11. Many people with an upset stomach find bland carbohydrates easier to tolerate than other foods, but there is little evidence to show that they actually relieve symptoms.

12. Drinking enough fluids and replenishing lost electrolytes is important for anyone suffering from vomiting or diarrhea.

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