That’s because apples are rich in butyrate – a compound that soothes the gastrointestinal inflammation that triggers gas and bloating. According to scientists, eating 3 apples a week will prevent indigestion and belly pain for 60% of us.
For the best results, stick with cooked apples, like applesauce or oven-baked apples. That’s because heat breaks down the simple sugars – AKA fructose – in apples… Which helps prevent the growth of gas-producing gut bacteria.