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Breakfast and lunch are often rushed, squeezed in between pressing demands.

But evening is when many of us can exhale and unwind over a nourishing meal.

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It can also result in a few not-so pleasant side effects likediarrhea or constipationthe morning after.

So, what can help ease your digestive woes in the evening?

Registered dietitians say a soothing up of tea might help.

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Ahead were sharing healthy gut tea options so you sleep soundly (and undisturbed by a gurgling gut).

What is the best tea for gut health?

The top healthy gut tea choices all four RDs agree on: ginger, chamomile, and peppermint.

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Ahead were delving into each one, and why theyre great to include in agut-healthy diet.

3 caffeine-free, gut-healthy teas to drink after dinner, according to registered dietitians

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Ginger tea

Ginger tea tops every one of our dietitians list of gut-healthy teas to sip in the evening.

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But theres more:Gas and constipationare two other symptoms ginger can alleviate.

Making a batch of this drink is easier than you think.

Brew it all together, and youll have a healthy gut tea in under five minutes.

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More into shots than cups of tea?

Watch the video below to see how to use ginger to make an anti-inflammatory shooter:

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Peppermint tea

Peppermint has been used for centuries to treat GI issues, Schwarz says.

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She explains that peppermint soothes the stomach bypreventing stomach muscle contraction, which then keeps the stomach from cramping.

Its especially been shown to behelpful for people with irritable bowel syndrome.

Either way, itll work its magic to calm the digestive tract down so you might sleep easier.

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Caffeinated beveragesarentthe best teas to drink before going to bed, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine.

That said, its worth noting that not everyone processes caffeine in the same way.

Being adequately hydrated is key for optimal digestion and elimination along with liver detoxification, she says.

What should I drink first in the morning for gut health?

Shapiro says H2O is also the way to go first thing in the day.

Before anything else in the morning, I recommend drinking at least 12 ounces of water, she says.

Of course, agut-healthy smoothiedesigned by a gastroenterologist for breakfast wont hurt, either.

Pair that with a steamy cup of healthy gut tea and youve got a match made in heaven.

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