diet in diarrhea
When you have diarrhea, you should eat bland foods that are easy to digest and drink lots of fluids. You can also try the BRAT diet, which consists of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
What to eat
- Eat small meals throughout the day
- Eat salty foods like pretzels, soup, and sports drinks
- Eat bland foods like chicken, fish, eggs, puddings, mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream of wheat, farina, smooth peanut butter, white bread, bananas, applesauce, canned fruit, and well cooked vegetables
- Eat high potassium foods like bananas, potatoes, and fruit juices
What to drink
- Drink plenty of liquids, including water, broths, and juices
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol
- Drink at least 1 cup (240 milliliters) of liquid every time you have a loose bowel movement
What to avoid
- Avoid dairy products, fatty foods, high-fiber foods, or highly seasoned foods for a few days
- Avoid foods that may make your diarrhea worse, such as alcoholic beverages, drinks and foods containing caffeine, and spicy foods.
Other remedies Take probiotics and Ask about antidiarrheal medicines