8 Food Items For A Happy And Healthy Digestive System

Healthy food leads to healthy gut and healthy mind. Promoting a happy and healthy digestive system involves a diverse and nutritious diet. Here are a few food items that you can include.

Food Items For A Healthy Digestive System (Image Source: Getty)

Low-Fructose Fruits: If you’re somebody who’s prone to gas and bloating, you may want to try reducing your consumption of fructose, or fruit sugar. Some fruits such as apples, pears and mango are all high in fructose. On the other hand, berries and citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit, contain less fructose, making them easier to tolerate and less likely to cause bloating. (Image Source: Getty)

Ginger: Anti-inflammatory properties of ginger soothe the digestive system. (Image Source: Getty)

Fish: Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. (Image Source: Getty)

Lean Protein: People with IBS or bowel sensitivity should stick with lean proteins and avoid foods that are rich in fat, including fried foods. High-fat foods can trigger contractions of the colon and lead to abdominal pain. (Image Source: Getty)

Curds and Yogurt: Probiotics in yogurt enhance gut flora, aiding digestion. (Image Source: Getty)

Whole grains: If you want your gut to work better, choose whole grains, since optimal colon function requires at least 25 grams of fibre daily. Despite the popularity of low-carb diets for weight loss, avoiding grains altogether may not be so great for the good gut bacteria that thrive on fibre. (Image Source: Getty)

Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory properties benefit digestive health. (Image Source: Getty)

Leafy Greens: Leafy greens, such as spinach or kale, are excellent sources of fiber, as well as nutrients like folate, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin. Eating a lot of fiber and leafy greens allows you to develop an ideal gut microbiome — those trillions of organisms that live in the colon.⁠ (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar Consultant Gastroenterologist, Therapeutic Endoscopist & Endosonologist Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad. (image Source: Getty)