What to Eat for a Happy Belly
Updated: Aug. 06, 2019
More than half of Canadians suffer from digestive disorders. Here’s what to indulge in and what to avoid.
Condition: Constipation
Red light foods: Dairy, refined carbohydrates (e.g. wheat, corn, sugar, soda), fried and rich foods (e.g. fries, chips, pastries, chocolate)
Green light foods: Prunes, kiwis, apples, pears, spices (e.g. ginger, cumin, turmeric), fish oil, sesame oil
Condition: Diarrhea
Red light foods: Fried foods, high-fibre foods (e.g. bran, cabbage, citrus), sugar alcohols (e.g. artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol)
Green light foods: Green tea, probiotics, fermented vegetables, cinnamon, chicken- or beef- bone broths
Condition: Heartburn
Red light foods: Spicy and greasy foods, coffee, soda
Green light foods: Green Licorice, aloe vera
Condition: Ulcers
Red light foods: Alcohol, coffee
Green light foods: Cranberry juice, cooked apples, lentils, beans, honey, cabbage juice
Condition: Gas/Bloating
Red light foods: Soda, beer, beans, greasy foods, high-fibre vegetable
Green light foods: Honey, anise, fennel bulbs, peppermint
