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Turns out, there are plenty of post-meal drinks for digestion to choose from.
Heres what she says you should reach for.
Its always my go-to choice, Sauceda says.
When the taste is too boring, I like to add some juice to the water.
The juice gives it some flavor without adding a ton of sugar.
registered dietitian and gut health expert
Luckily, there are a ton of creative ways to spice (or sweeten) up your water.
Consider tryinginfused water, which can use ingredients like cucumbers, strawberries, mint, and more.
Ginger tea
This warm, spicy tea is one of Saucedas go-tos after a rich, heavy meal.
Youll then want to let it simmer for 10 minutes and strain it to be ready for sipping.
Peppermint tea
Peppermint tea is a drink that has been traditionally recommended for an upset stomach, Sauceda says.
Just steer clear if you tend to get hit with heartburn after eating.
Kombucha
If you want a little something bubbly after dinner, consider kombucha.
The carbonation might also help settle a queasy stomach.
But the bubbles can sometimes trigger heartburn, so steer clear if you have acid reflux or GERD.
registered dietitian and gut health expert
Kefir
Feeling the burn after a spicy meal?
(Great news for those of us who are lactose-intolerant!)
you could find unsweetened or flavored kefir.
But like yogurt, the plain stuff tends to be best, because its free of added sugars.
This may be helpful for people with gas or bloating post-dinner, Sauceda says.
We recommendUrban Moonshine Citrus Bitters($27.99, Amazon) orSt.
Francis Herb Farm Digestive Bitters($33.92, Amazon).
Nikkhah Bodagh, Mehrnaz et al.
Ginger in gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review of clinical trials.Food science & nutritionvol.
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