By Shreya Goswami
December 1, 2023
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Food might be the last thing on your mind when you have an upset tummy, but eating nutritious, easy to digest food is still important for recovery. Here are some foods that can help.
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With only 1.7g of dietary fibre and plenty of soluble compounds like pectin, ripe bananas are just the thing to eat when down with a stomach bug.
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When boiled, spinach has very low dietary fibre and a delicate cell structure which becomes much easier to digest while providing plenty of nutrition.
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Boiling chicken breaks down the proteins in it, which is why boiled chicken soup is often recommended as a recovery food for stomach ailments.
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Loaded with pectin and other insoluble fibres that improve healthy gut bacteria growth, an apple a day can really help you.
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Boiled pumpkins provide plenty of energy and essential minerals that can boost your immunity while helping your digestion.
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A simple steamed fish can not only aid recovery from dietary health issues but also boost your immune system.
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White bread has very low fibre content, which is why it is one of the most easily digestible foods out there.
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