10 Foods That Help Banish Nausea (That Aren't Ginger)

Posted by Allison Day on October 30, 2017

Cold and flu season, low blood sugar, pregnancy, hangovers and more — there are many causes of nausea, but thankfully many natural remedies, too. We're going beyond ginger with 10 more simple foods and beverages that soothe nausea, no matter the cause.

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Pears

If it’s a spinning stomach, try pears. They’re rich in fibre, which helps to slow down a hyperactive system. Apples, prunes and whole grains have a similar effect. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/honey-oat-roasted-pears/10070/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anna Olson’s Honey Oat Roasted Pears</a>
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Eggs

Prepared simply, eggs are one of the most easily digestible foods that you can eat to help ease nausea. Scrambled, poached or soft-boiled all do the trick, giving the body a lift of energy with minimal volume. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/french-style-scrambled-eggs/8356/" target="_blank">Laura Calder's French-Style Scrambled Eggs</a>
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Sour Citrus

Lemon juice has been used by pregnant women to combat morning sickness, but any sour citrus can help with a range of nausea causes. Despite their bold taste, sour citrus juices are actually quite easy on the stomach. And, if you have a cold or the flu, a dose of citrusy vitamin C will help you work towards a speedy recovery.
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Cold Foods

The temperature of your food can play a role in eliminating nausea. Chilled foods like ice pops, cold applesauce, yogurt and apple juice go down much better than hot soups and tea. If you have a fever, cold foods and beverages will be additionally soothing. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/strawberry-kiwi-greek-yogurt-popsicles/35791/" target="_blank">Strawberry Kiwi Greek Yogurt Popsicles</a>
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Bland Foods

Strong aromas and flavours make nausea worse, but bland foods can actually help to eliminate it. Keep your energy levels and blood sugar regulated with mild brothy soups, toast with honey and plain crackers. It may not be exciting, but it works. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-soup/17329/" target="_blank">Ina Garten’s Chicken Soup</a>
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Peppermint Tea

Using mint to soothe nausea is an age-old remedy that many find effective. After a long steep, peppermint tea can soothe digestive spasms, enhance digestion and stop nausea altogether. Peppermint candies also work, giving you a bit of a sugar boost, too.
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Crackers

Some types of nausea can handle liquids, but other types can’t. Dry foods, like saltine crackers, pretzels and toast go down easy and won’t stir up more woozy feelings.
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Chili Peppers

The compound in chili peppers called capsaicin curbs our awareness of pain, making a touch of spice an anti-nausea superhero. Don’t go eating a pile of spicy chicken wings, but do add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to lemon tea.
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Low-Fat Foods

Excess fat can trigger already irritating nausea, so keep things lean with low-fat puddings, porridge, lean poached chicken, eggs, applesauce and plain rice. A dot of butter is fine, but too much can cause a stomach to stir. Allison Day is a cookbook author, nutritionist (RHN) and the creator of the award-winning food blog <a href="http://yummybeet.com/" target="_blank">Yummy Beet</a>.
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