Introduction

If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from stomach cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea on a regular basis, there is hope. In fact, it might be as simple as what you eat! Your diet may play a role in how well your intestines work and how much pain you experience.

Food 1

• Dairy

Dairy products are high in lactose, a sugar that makes up the bulk of milk. If you don’t have enough lactase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down the sugars in dairy products, it can be difficult to digest them properly. This can lead to bloating and gas pains as well as diarrhea or constipation—both of which are terrible for your stomach health! If you suffer from these symptoms after eating dairy products, try substituting them with other sources of calcium such as sardines or kale. You’ll still get all the benefits without experiencing any negative side effects!

Food 2

• Chocolate

Chocolate is a no-go for sensitive stomachs as it contains caffeine, theobromine (a chemical found in cocoa beans) and phenylethylamine (a stimulant), which are known to cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Caffeine can also cause heartburn and acid reflux, according to experts at Healthline.

Because of the above, your best bet would be to avoid chocolate altogether if you have a sensitive stomach or any other digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Or else go for dark chocolate as it contains less sugar than milk chocolate or white chocolate; this will reduce the chances of experiencing gas or bloating after eating them later on down the line

Food 3

• Foods that cause gas

Gas and bloating are both caused by slow digestion. The longer food remains in the gut, the more it ferments and causes uncomfortable symptoms like farting and bloating. Avoid these foods:

• Beans
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower

Food 4

Dairy products, red meat and chocolate are also a common cause of intestinal cramping. Dairy products can irritate the lining of your stomach and intestines, causing intestinal cramps—and they’re not good for people with IBS to begin with. Red meat doesn’t sit well in the digestive system either, so if you’re sensitive to red meat then it’s best to avoid it altogether. The same goes for spicy foods (if you consume them), as well as alcohol which is known to cause abdominal pain if consumed excessively or on an empty stomach.

Food 5

The 5th worst food for your sensitive stomach is ice cream!

Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts in the world. It can be made from a variety of ingredients such as milk, eggs, sugar and natural flavorings. But did you know that there are many different types of ice cream that contain different additives? For example:

• Gelato is made with a higher fat content than regular ice cream, so it tends to be less creamy and more grainy than regular ice cream. It also generally contains more air bubbles because gelato makers speed up their machines when they make gelato compared to when they make other types of frozen desserts like sorbet or sherbet.
• Sherbet has slightly less fat than regular frozen yogurt but more sugar than sorbet (which means it tastes sweeter).

Eat these foods at your own risk

• Eat these foods at your own risk.

Some of us just can’t get enough of the good stuff. Avocado toast, ice cream sundaes, donuts—I’m not asking for much here! But if you have an sensitive stomach or other digestive issues, these kinds of foods are a no-go zone. Why? Because they’re high in fat and sugar—two things that stress out your digestive system and cause bloating as well as unpleasant side effects like gas/bloating/diarrhea/constipation.*

Conclusion

So, if you’re one of the many who suffers from a sensitive stomach and are unsure which foods are safe to eat, then this list has hopefully helped you with some ideas. If nothing else, it should give you some relief knowing that there are actually quite a few foods that you can eat without worrying about triggering an attack.