5 Foods That Soothe Your Stomach

Foods That Soothe Your Stomach: Multigrain Hot Cereal With Maple Nuts

Hot cereal is a food that soothes stomach aches. Soothe your belly with walnuts, which deliver a nice dose of magnesium and omega-3s, two key belly-calming nutrients. Coconut milk is free of lactose so is gentler on your digestive tract. You’ll find roasted brown rice couscous in the gluten-free section of most grocery stores.

Get the recipe for hot cereal here.

Foods That Soothe Your Stomach: Parmesan-Crumbed Kale

While any type of kale can be used in this recipe, Tuscan kale (also called lacinato, dinosaur, or black kale) is called for because it’s easier to strip the long leaves off the stems. It’s also a food that soothes your stomach. Kale is rich in flavonoids, key anti-inflammation busters that help calm and flatten the belly. Ground corn tortillas along with Parmesan cheese and a little olive oil make a nice, crisp topping that can be used on other vegetables, such as broiled tomato slices or sautéed green beans.

Get the recipe for parmesan-crumbed kale here.

Foods That Soothe Your Stomach: Beef And Red Quinoa-Stuffed Eggplant

Beef and quinoa soothe your stomach. When shopping for eggplants, look for those that are firm and shiny, without any soft spots. Both the filling and the eggplants can be made ahead and refrigerated separately. Or the eggplants can be filled a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked when ready to serve. This satisfying recipe includes lots of belly-friendly fiber to keep you full, while chia seeds provide an extra kick of omega-3 fats for a soothing boost.

Get the recipe for stuffed eggplant here.

Foods That Soothe Your Stomach: Chipotle Veggie Burgers

Healthy food like veggie burgers can soothe your stomach. Vinegar, chipotle chile powder, and oregano combine with a little tomato paste to replicate the flavors of chiles in adobo sauce, but without all the garlic and onion. 

Get the recipe for the chipotle veggie burgers here.

Foods That Soothe Your Stomach: Paprika-Spiced Fish Cakes

Soothe your stomach with fish cakes. To make ahead, you can form the fish cakes and freeze: Place the cakes on a baking sheet or platter and freeze solid. Once frozen, wrap each individually, transfer to a resealable plastic bag, and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can serve these at a moment’s notice, because you can actually cook them straight from frozen. To do that, brown the cakes as directed in the recipe, but then transfer them to a 350°F oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until piping hot.

Get the recipe for these fish cakes here.

Foods That Soothe Your Stomach

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