Bitter Gourd To Dark Chocolate: Aid Digestion With These 6 Bitter Foods

By Devi Poojari

September 12, 2023

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Bitter foods expedite the digestive process by triggering chemical reactions in the gut and encouraging the salivary glands to produce more saliva, making food soft and easy to digest.

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BITTER GOURD

This high-fibre ingredient bulks up your stool and helps with the assimilation and digestion of food.

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SAFFRON

Consuming a few strands of saffron in milk promotes blood flow to the digestive system and coats the gut, preventing inflammation.

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CITRUS PEELS

Consuming pickled or brined citrus peels from fruits like lemons and oranges fuels ‘digestive fire’, thereby accelerating metabolism.

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DARK CHOCOLATE

Containing fibre and rich in antioxidants, dark chocolate helps in forming anti-inflammatory compounds that aid the digestive process.

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RADICCHIO

These bitter, maroon leaves contain inulin fibre – that helps in maintaining intestinal health and repair cell damage caused in the gut.

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KALE

Containing large amounts of fibre and water, kale is beneficial in promoting bowel regularity and prevent constipation.

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