Foods That Are Hard to Digest: A Practical Guide
Why fatty, fibrous, gassy and dairy foods can be hard on the gut, and simple ways to make them easier without cutting healthy foods.
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Is Spicy Food Good for You? What the Evidence Says
Chili eaters live slightly longer in observational studies, but spicy food can trigger heartburn and IBS symptoms. It does not cause ulcers.
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Upset Stomach Remedies: What You Need to Know
Home measures for an upset stomach, how strong the evidence is for each, what not to do and when to see a doctor.
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Lactobacillus reuteri: How to Culture It at Home (99°F / 24h)
How to make L. reuteri yogurt at home at 99°F for 24 hours, with the science, the 2020 name change and fixes for failed batches.
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Best Milk for Gut Health: Compared (2026)
Kefir, lactose-free, A2, goat, soy, oat, almond and pea milk compared on lactose, fiber, protein, sugar, live cultures and evidence.
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Diet for a Sensitive Stomach: A Practical Guide
A practical eating pattern for a sensitive stomach: meal habits, a food diary, gentle foods, what to limit and a sample one-day menu.
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What to Eat When Your Stomach Hurts from Gas? A Clear Answer
Gentle, lower-gas foods to eat when gas hurts, what to skip for a day or two, habits that cut swallowed air, and when to see a doctor.
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Is Yogurt Good for an Upset Stomach? What the Evidence Says
Plain yogurt with live cultures is often tolerated, but the gut evidence is for specific strains, and dairy can worsen some stomach bugs.
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What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea: A Clear Answer
What to eat and drink with diarrhea: fluids first, bland foods, the BRAT diet’s limits, what to avoid and when to see a doctor.
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Best Foods for Gut Health: Compared (2026)
Fiber-rich plants and fermented foods with live cultures compared on fiber, prebiotics, polyphenols and evidence.
