The Best Foods To Ease An Upset Stomach

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We have all had an upset stomach at some stage, whether it be because of a virus, nausea or just generally feeling lousy. When you feel like this there is only one thing on your mind - feeling better! A lot of the time there is not much you can do but wait for the feeling/virus to pass. However, there are a few types of foods you can eat to help settle your stomach.

Here are my top foods to ease an upset stomach:

1. Bananas

Bananas are great to eat when you are feeling super nauseous or unwell because they are easily digestible. They also contain pectin, which helps to firm up your stool if you are experiencing diarrhea.

2. Ginger

If you are vomiting or have bad nausea, have some fresh ginger! I know ginger can be quite a strong taste for some people, so my recommendation is to boil a cup of water, put some freshly sliced ginger in it and add a squeeze of lemon juice or honey, which can help to mask the flavour.

3. Papaya

Another great fruit to eat when you are feeling nauseous or unwell is papaya (or as we sometimes call it in Australia, paw paw). Papaya is a rich source of proteolytic enzymes, which can help the digestive process. Some of these enzymes such as papain and chymopapain can also help break down proteins and soothe the stomach by promoting a healthy acidic environment.