Stomach soothers

When queasiness or heartburn strikes, you can calm your insides with gentle, healing foods. Leslie Bonci, R.D., author of the American Dietetic Association's Guide to Better Digestion and director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for Sports Nutrition, recommends these simple stomach soothers.

food                                    good for

Oatmeal                           Upset stomach, nervous
Yogurt                              stomach, diarrhea
Chicken broth
Chicken rice soup

Ginger (candied, or root          Upset stomach, nausea
grated in hot water for tea)

Chamomile tea                        Stomach cramps
Canned peaches/apricots

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