If you struggle with bloating and poor digestion, then you need to read this. Nutritionist Cassandra Barns
has revealed that you can eat your way to a flat stomach and good digestion with just a few simple ingredients.
GARLIC
Garlic has potent anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties,' says Cassandra. It can help keep in check any 'bad' bacteria in the gut and can also be beneficial in cases of candida (or yeast) overgrowth in the gut.'
ARTICHOKE
These knobbly vegetables are one of our best sources of inulin, a type of soluble fibre. Inulin has a prebiotic effect, helping to feed the good bacteria in our gut.
GINGER
Ginger can stimulate production of stomach acid and digestive juices, as well as helping to keep food moving through the gut. It can also help relieve nausea. Use ginger in stews, stir-fries, soups, vegetable juices, grated on salads, or in curries (but keep them light to benefit your digestion). Hot ginger tea made with fresh grated ginger is a fantastic digestive tonic too.'
OATS
We need fibre for a healthy gut and good bowel movements. But wheat bran can be quite harsh on the gut, causing digestive problems for some people. Oats can be a better source of gentle fibre. The fibre in oats has also been found to help lower cholesterol levels and help control blood sugar.
ROCKET AND WATERCRESS
'The bitter taste of rocket and watercress can help to stimulate the digestive juices as well as bile flow from the liver. Bile helps to emulsify and digest fats and helps us digest and absorb vital fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin E. Good bile flow is also necessary for efficient detoxification, as it’s the liver’s way of getting rid of fat-soluble wastes and toxins.