Diet & Abdominal Pain

Discover how dietary choices affect your digestive system, plus foods and eating patterns that ease or trigger abdominal problems.

Broccoli to Fight Tummy Problems

New research shows broccoli's fibre may help boost gut immunity and protect against stomach infections and digestive problems.

Controlling Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diet

Keeping a food diary for two weeks can help you identify which foods trigger your IBS symptoms so you know what to avoid.

Digestion and Super Foods

Certain foods like oatmeal, rice and garlic can help ease digestive troubles and support your gut health.

Fast Foods and Your Tummy

Fast food can upset your stomach due to high fat, salt, and portion sizes, here's how to choose better options or reduce discomfort.

How Food Labels Can Be Wrong

Food labels can be off by up to 25 percent from actual values, and cooking methods matter more than most people realise.

How Vegetarianism Affects Digestion

Going vegetarian can improve your digestion through probiotics, fibre and enzymes found in plant-based foods.

How Your Digestive System Works

Your digestive system starts working before you eat and breaks down food through multiple stages to fuel your body.

Nicotine and your Stomach

Nicotine irritates your stomach and intestines, triggering heartburn, ulcers, and digestive problems that go beyond lung damage.

Red Meat and Your Stomach

Eating too much red meat can trigger stomach problems and digestive issues, especially if you have IBS.

The Effect of Positive Bacteria on Your Stomach

Good bacteria in your stomach help digest food and fight infections, but most of us eat foods that work against them.

The Effect of Wheat on the Stomach

Wheat intolerance can cause constipation, bloating, and digestive problems that develop gradually without warning.

The Problem With Fats And Your Stomach

Too much fat slows your digestion and can trap food in your stomach, causing lasting problems for your gut and heart.

Too Much Caffeine and Your Stomach

High caffeine intake can trigger heartburn and stomach problems by boosting acid production in your digestive system.

What Are Digestive Genes?

Your genes play a real role in how your digestive system works and whether you're prone to certain gut problems.

What You Don't Know About Food Poisoning

Most people wash their hands wrong and don't know the real dangers lurking in their kitchen that cause food poisoning.