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The BRAT (Banana: Banana, Rice: Rice, Applesauce: Apple Sauce, and Toast: Toast) diet has been widely adopted by many people with diarrhea or morning sickness. While these foods are good for sick stomach sufferers, recent studies have shown that eating only a BRAT diet can actually slow recovery from sickness as it lacks protein and calories. and vitamins. Getting started with the BRAT diet and adding a few nutritious, easy-to-digest foods is the best way to keep you on the right path to recovery.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: BRAT mode

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   Eat banana. Bananas are easy to digest and are rich in calories, which are often lost during vomiting and diarrhea. Bananas are also rich in starch that is resistant to the enzyme amylase, which is thought to be able to stop diarrhea more quickly.
   • Some people find ripe bananas are easier to eat than unripe bananas. Notice what works for you.

2. 

   
   
   Prepare steamed rice. Rice helps to improve dehydration rates and reduces the time spent sick. You can cook rice in a number of ways:
   • Use a rice cooker.
   • Boil a cup of rice and 1.5 cups of water, then cover the pot and reduce heat to boiling mode. Wait until the water is dry, about 20 minutes.
   • Cook the rice in boiling water until it is soft enough to eat, then let the rice drain.

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   Buy or make apple sauce. Apples are a low-fiber food that helps make stools more solid. Raw fruits are difficult to digest, so apple sauce is preferred over whole apples or sliced ​​apples. To make your own apple sauce:
   • Add 6 peeled, core and quarter cut apples into a large pot with a glass of water and a tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice.
   • Heat on the stove, then reduce heat and let boil for 30 minutes.
   • Use a potato mill if needed to crush large pieces of apples.
   • Stir in a teaspoon of sugar. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, although it can make your stomach goosebumps.
   • If you buy apple sauce, make sure you buy an apple sauce that is not sweet or 'without added sugar'.

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   Make toast. Toast is an easy-to-digest, low-fiber snack that makes stools more solid. For extra nutrients, you can spread jam on the cake if you can digest it. You should avoid butter and peanut butter, as they are rich in fat and difficult to digest.
   • While roasted whole wheat breads are generally more beneficial than roasted white breads, it's not that important. The high fiber content in whole grain products is found to make an upset stomach.
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Part 2 of 2: Supplementing the BRAT Diet

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   Drink plenty of fluids. Don't eat solid foods if you often vomit. Instead, drink an electrolyte-rich liquid, like a pedialyte. When the vomiting stops, you can drink broth, fruit juice, caffeinated soda, or honey tea. Drink in small sips, and drink plenty of fluids between meals.
   • Some people find that chewing shaved ice can also help reduce nausea and vomiting.

2. 

   Eat more simple starchy foods like crackers, pasta, boiled potatoes or boiled carrots in your meals. Be careful when adding sauces to noodles unless you're sure you can digest it. Make sure you peel the potatoes.

3. 

   Eat chicken for protein. Eating regular chicken, without fat, will help your stomach digest and is a very good source of protein, important in supporting recovery.
   • Regular eggs or egg whites are also gentle on the stomach and are a great source of protein.

4. 

   Eat lots of yogurt. The beneficial bacteria in yogurt have been shown to reduce the duration and intensity of diarrhea. The strains of beneficial bacteria include Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus reuteri, Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Bifidobacteria bifidum.
   • You can also supplement beneficial bacteria with pills or powder. Tablets and powders often contain many strains of beneficial bacteria.

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   Make a cup of cocoa or eat some dark chocolate. Research shows that ingredients in cocoa target and inactivate proteins that cause the gut to secrete water. A little chocolate can help make the stool solid. If making cocoa, just give a little milk, because it makes it difficult to digest when the stomach is sick.

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   Try carob powder or psyllium. One teaspoon of carob powder mixed with apple sauce can help soothe your stomach. 9-30 grams of psyllium used daily will thicken stools, reducing the intensity of diarrhea.

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   Be sure to avoid foods that cause stomach upset or dehydration. While it's important to get back to your regular diet as quickly as possible, you should start with the simpler foods listed here and eat more slowly. Be careful to avoid:
   • Foods rich in fats and fats, especially fried foods.
   • Dairy products except yogurt.
   • Dried fruits and vegetables, and pure juices.
   • Caffeine and alcohol; they are diuretic (things that dehydrate you).
   • Dessert and candy foods; sugary foods are difficult to digest.
   • Food with salt; Too much salt and not enough water will worsen dehydration.
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Warning

• Follow yourself or see a doctor if:
  • Diarrhea or vomiting persists for more than 3 days.
  • Fever over 38.8 degrees Celsius.
  • Headache.
  • Little or no urinating.
  • The cheeks are sunken or no tears.
• Nausea