Zinc is an essential trace element, meaning your body needs it in very small amounts. It’s found naturally in seafood, pork, chicken, beans, nuts and dairy. Zinc is also available as a topical or oral supplement.

Herbs and spices are the centerpiece of folk remedies in many Mexican households. The flowers, leaves and seeds are believed to do everything from calming upset stomachs to relieving anxiety. The plants for these traditional cures are inexpensive and easy to grow in your own garden, according to Planeta.

If your baby is vomiting, has diarrhea or seems to have a stomachache, you may not know exactly what’s causing the problem. Get in touch with his doctor to make sure that the root of the upset stomach doesn’t require medical intervention.

Motrin is a brand name for the generic drug ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID. Motrin primarily is used for relieving pain and reducing inflammation, especially in treating arthritis.

Butter cream frosting is intended to be an enjoyable food, but for some people eating butter cream icing can cause an upset stomach. An upset stomach is the general term used for stomach bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved "whole-leaf" or "crude" stevia as a sweetener in foods, according to information on the administration's website. However, certain "refined stevia preparations" such as rebaudioside A can be marketed as stevia by food manufacturers.

Digestion is a complex process that requires coordination of physical and chemical factors. As you place food in your mouth and begin to chew, you are mechanically breaking it down and exposing it to digestive enzymes, releasing nutrients that will eventually be absorbed into your bloodstream.

Different varieties of hot chocolate may help to soothe an upset stomach, depending on the cause of the condition. Some naturopaths recommend dark chocolate for certain types of stomachaches. Hot beverages made with milk can also be soothing.

The definition of artificial sweeteners often causes confusion. Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols are two separate types of sugar substitutes. One difference between the two types concerns calories. Artificial sweeteners have no calories and sugar alcohols do have some calories.

Waking up with an upset stomach or diarrhea may indicate an underlying medical condition such as irritable bowel syndrome, according to Family Doctor.org. Gastritis, ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease or gall bladder disease also can cause indigestion and stomach problems in the morning.

Oatmeal is the proverbial poster child for a heart-healthy breakfast. It’s an excellent source of satiating complex carbohydrates and a top source of beta-glucan, a highly viscous soluble fiber that helps reduce high cholesterol levels.