Number 11 is the one most people miss. It works best on top of the others, so don't skip ahead.
Here’s what helps me
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Papaya
Soft, sweet and gentle on the stomach.
How to: Eat it fresh with a squeeze of lime.
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2
Beans
Full of fiber and cheap.
How to: Start with a small scoop and add more as your body gets used to it.
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3
Oats
A gentle fiber for breakfast.
How to: Overnight oats or warm oatmeal with fruit.
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Plain yogurt and kefir
Both are fermented with live cultures.
How to: Use plain, not the sugary kind.
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Ginger
An old favorite for an unsettled stomach.
How to: Fresh in tea or grated into stir fries.
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Leafy greens
Easy fiber for any meal.
How to: Add a handful of spinach to eggs or smoothies.
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Berries
Fiber and color in one bowl.
How to: Fresh or frozen, both work.
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Avocado
Healthy fat and fiber.
How to: Half an avocado with eggs or on tacos.
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9
Chia seeds
They soak up water and help regularity.
How to: One tablespoon in yogurt or a smoothie, with plenty of water.
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Water
The simplest digestion helper of all.
How to: Drink a glass before every meal.
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11
The one most people miss
I eat these foods all week, but what keeps my digestion steady every single day is one little capsule each morning.
Here’s why: lots of probiotics die in stomach acid before they ever reach the gut. Mine comes in a delayed release capsule made to get through the stomach, with 10 strains and a prebiotic to feed them.
The whole list on one page
| Papaya | Eat it fresh with a squeeze of lime. |
| Beans | Start with a small scoop and add more as your body gets used to it. |
| Oats | Overnight oats or warm oatmeal with fruit. |
| Plain yogurt and kefir | Use plain, not the sugary kind. |
| Ginger | Fresh in tea or grated into stir fries. |
| Leafy greens | Add a handful of spinach to eggs or smoothies. |
| Berries | Fresh or frozen, both work. |
| Avocado | Half an avocado with eggs or on tacos. |
| Chia seeds | One tablespoon in yogurt or a smoothie, with plenty of water. |
| Water | Drink a glass before every meal. |
| The one most people miss | One probiotic capsule every morning |
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Quick questions
How long until I feel a difference?
For me, my stomach felt calmer over the first week or two, and by a month it was just my normal. Everyone is different, so give it a full 30 days.
Is it hard to take?
No. One capsule a day, with or without food. No powder to mix and no taste. I take mine with my morning water.
Is it worth the money?
I thought it would be pricey, but it’s usually $24.97, goes on sale a lot, and it’s $17.49 right now. That’s about 58 cents a day, less than a cup of coffee.
Can I take it with the rest of my routine?
Yes, I take it alongside everything on this page. Simple is the point: one capsule, then I get on with my day. If you take medication, read the label and ask before you start.