The "growling" is actually from movement of liquids and small particles of solid food in your small intestine. The normal motility of this organ causes turbulence resulting in the sounds you can hear. This...
You cannot completey eliminate your risk of traveler's diarrhea; however, you can reduce your risk by altering what you eat and drink. Traveler's diarrhea is caused by food-borne pathogens including b ut...
Unfortunately the short answer to your question is no. Taste alterations occurs for several reasons, not only due to suppression of appetite but also loss of olfactory function (smell!) While there ar e...