Boost Gut Health, Beat Bloating: 5 Everyday Foods You Need to Eat Now

• Dr. Sharath Kumar Damuluri recommends 5 everyday foods to improve gut health and reduce bloating by addressing root causes like stressed gut lining, sluggish motility, and imbalanced microbiome.
• Stewed apples and pears, rich in pectin, strengthen the intestinal barrier and relieve constipation without excessive gas.
• Bhindi (okra) mucilage soothes the gut lining, feeds good bacteria, and supports bowel movements, reducing abdominal pain and gas.
• Papaya's natural enzymes (papain, chymopapain) aid digestion, prevent gas, and reduce inflammation, while barley water's beta-glucan softens stools and expels trapped gas.
• Steamed carrots, a low FODMAP option, bulk and hydrate stool, ease constipation, and calm gut inflammation, enhancing beneficial microbiota.