3. Soup and crackers
Soup can help replenish your fluid and nutrient levels, whereas crackers are helpful since they typically have a high salt content. Diarrhea can result in considerable loss of fluid and electrolytes, which are minerals like sodium and potassium, so eating salty foods can help restore them.
4. Lean chicken or turkey
Choose low-fat meat options like skinless chicken or turkey instead of greasy foods with high fat content, which can exacerbate your diarrhea. Since seasonings and spices can irritate your system, Mundkur advises baking the meat and eating it without seasonings. To add flavor to the meat, Mundkur suggests using either dried or fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano, or cilantro. Advertisement.
Cooked eggs are safe to consume when you have diarrhea. Opt for preparations that dont involve a lot of butter, cheese, or seasonings, like scrambled eggs seasoned with salt.
While the BRAT diet, consisting of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, was once prescribed to treat diarrhea, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders says that this diet is not nutritionally adequately for long periods of time. However, you can eat these foods when you have a short bout of diarrhea.
If you dont have an appetite, or if you have nausea or vomiting in addition to diarrhea, Mundkur says you can stick to only liquids for a short while, until youre able to tolerate some food. Liquids are easier to digest and can help prevent bowel irritation. Advertisement
The carbs in bananas are easy to digest and arent too hard on the gut, registered dietitian nutritionist Beth Warren, told Womens Health. They also help poop to pass through the intestines more easilly.
1. Low-fiber starches and cereals
While fiber is a critical nutrient that adds bulk to stool and keeps your bowel movements regular, a low-fiber diet is recommended when you have diarrhea since it makes digestion easier and reduces the frequency of bowel movements. Mundkur says boiled rice, noodles, wheat, or oats can help, especially if you have watery stools.
