Who knows how uncomfortable it feels after overindulging in your favourite food and then regretting immediately after?

Well, it has to be all of us. It is definitely pleasurable to enjoy your favourite foods, but the after-effects of overeating can be terrible.

Whatever be the occasion, an overstuffed stomach is uncomfortable and, of course, unhealthy.

It gets worse when you don’t get quick remedies to deal with a troubled, stuffed tummy.

But guess what, you don’t have to wait for hours in order to quell your bloated tummy as these simple home remedies can get you through the after-effects of over-eating.

Over eating tends to slow down your digestive capacity, depending on the kind of foods you ingested. As food lingers in your belly, it can start pushing itself upwards against your diaphragm, causing you to have shallow breaths, heart burn, acidity and other troublesome symptoms.

Here are some effective ways to ease your stomach after you have over-indulged.

Drink herbal tea

Sipping on herbal teas can actually promote the movement of food through your digestive tract and give relief from the discomfort. Choose chamomile tea, chicory tea, green tea or any other herbal tea that you like.

Try peppermint

Suck on a peppermint candy right after you eat. Peppermint has menthol that helps relieve gas, indigestion and nausea. It basically helps soothe the opening between your stomach and esophagus, enabling stomach acid to flow back. You can also sip on a cup of peppermint tea too or have a peppermint chewing gum for relief.

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Thank you ….Bring apple cider vinegar to your rescue

Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink up. This will immediately aid digestion and restore the gut mechanism. Apple cider vinegar contains healthy probiotics that help strengthen the gut and restore its work.

A pinch of turmeric may help

Turmeric is known to be a powerful anti-inflammatory spice that is also anti-bacterial and full of antioxidants. All these health benefits have been attributed to the compound curcumin that can ease the discomfort caused by overeating. All you need to do is to add a pinch of turmeric in hot water and lemon and then drink up.

Sip on spicy lemonade

Spicy drinks are known to ease digestive discomfort and lemon added to them can be even better. Along with lemon and hot water add a pinch of cayenne pepper to it.

This will help stimulate the liver in order to detox your body and eliminate the excess food that you ate. Also, the combination is a powerful digestive aid that can easily soothe stomach ache, gas, bloating and acid reflux.

Take a walk

One of the simplest and most effective solutions is to take a walk right after eating; this will help stimulate the digestive processes in your body that pushes the food down your gastrointestinal tract. Do not run or jog, just stroll around for 15 minutes and you will feel better right after.

Foods that may cause indigestion to avoid when experiencing digestive issues

Spicy foods

Fried foods

Red meat, cured meat, and other sources of saturated and/or salty fat

Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols

Highly acidic foods, such as grapefruits or vinegar-based sauces

Coffee and other highly caffeinated beverages.

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Lastly, be sure to speak with a physician, gastroenterologist, and/or a registered dietitian about digestive issues caused by foods, and consult with them before making any significant changes to your diet.

Digestion time varies among individuals and between men and women. After you eat, it takes about six to eight hours for food to pass through your stomach and small intestine.

Food then enters your large intestine (colon) for further digestion, absorption of water and, finally, elimination of undigested food. It takes about 36 hours for food to move through the entire colon.

All in all, the whole process — from the time you swallow food to the time it leaves your body as feces — takes about two to five days, depending on the individual.

Everyone experiences occasional digestive symptoms such as upset stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea.

However, when these symptoms occur frequently, they can cause major disruptions to your life.

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Fortunately, diet and lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on your gut health.

The typical Western diet — high in refined carbs, saturated fat and food additives — has been linked to an increased risk of developing digestive disorders.

Food additives, including glucose, salt and other chemicals, have been suggested to contribute to increased gut inflammation, leading to a condition called leaky gut.

Tran’s fats are found in many processed foods. They’re well-known for their negative effects on heart health but have also been associated with an increased risk of developing ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease.

What’s more, processed foods like low-calorie drinks and ice creams often contain artificial sweeteners, which may cause digestive problems.

One study found that eating 50 grams of the artificial sweetener xylitol led to bloating and diarrhea in 70% of people, while 75 grams of the sweetener erythritol caused the same symptoms in 60% of people.

Gut bacteria imbalances have been linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and irritable bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis.

Therefore, eating a diet based on whole foods and limiting the intake of processed foods may be best for optimal digestion.

Get Plenty of Fiber

It’s common knowledge that fiber is beneficial for good digestion.

Soluble fiber absorbs water and helps add bulk to your stool. Insoluble fiber acts like a giant toothbrush, helping your digestive tract keep everything moving along.

Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, legumes, nuts and seeds, while vegetables, whole grains and wheat bran are good sources of insoluble fiber.

A high-fiber diet has been linked to a reduced risk of digestive conditions, including ulcers, reflux, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis and IBS.

Probiotics are another type of fiber that feed your healthy gut bacteria. Diets high in this fiber have been shown to reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel conditions.

Prebiotics are found in many fruits, vegetables and grains.

Healthy Fats to Your Diet

Good digestion may require eating enough fat. Fat helps you feel satisfied after a meal and is often needed for proper nutrient absorption.

Additionally, studies have shown that 0mega -3 fatty acids may decrease your risk of developing inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis.

Foods high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseeds, chia seeds, nuts (especially walnuts), as well as fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines.

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