4 Foods to Ease an Upset Stomach

1. Keep Smile And Stay Cool

Having an upset stomach blows—especially when it leaves you doubled over in pain. Add to that cramping, nausea, or diarrhea, and it becomes near impossible to deal with day-to-day tasks. While it's a good idea to keep your diet simple during these periods (think clear broth and saltine crackers), certain foods can actually help soothe the stomach. If you often find yourself having indigestion, see which foods will help.

2. Eat papaya

Add another tropical fruit to the list of tummy soothers. Eating papaya helps encourage digestion, ease indigestion, and also help with constipation. The magic is in the enzymes papain and chymopapain, which help break down proteins and soothe the stomach by promoting a healthy acidic environment. Since papayas are often hard to come by, look for papaya extract tablets.

3. White Rice

Add another tropical fruit to the list of tummy soothers. Eating papaya helps encourage digestion, ease indigestion, and also help with constipation. The magic is in the enzymes papain and chymopapain, which help break down proteins and soothe the stomach by promoting a healthy acidic environment. Since papayas are often hard to come by, look for papaya extract tablets. 

4. Ginger

If you do decide to take ginger, the recommended limit is 4 grams of ginger daily. (Start with 1 gram of powdered ginger or its equivalent every four hours as needed.) You can also opt to chew on a piece of fresh ginger or a piece of ginger candy. I also like to steep fresh ginger in hot water for a soothing hot tea.