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BRAT Diet: Recovering From an Upset Stomach
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An upset stomach or diarrhea can leave you feeling miserable. If left untreated, it can lead to exhaustion and dehydration, too. A special diet known as the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) is an effective way to treat both.

Path to improved health
The BRAT diet is a bland food diet recommended for adults and children. The benefits of using the BRAT diet to treat upset stomach and diarrhea include:

The foods make in the diet make your stools firmer. That’s because the foods are considered “binding” foods — low-fiber, bland, starchy foods.
The foods help replace nutrients your body needs and has lost due to vomiting and diarrhea. Bananas, for example, are high in the vitamin potassium.
Bland foods don’t irritate your stomach. After you have diarrhea or vomiting, follow the BRAT diet to help your body ease back into normal eating. This diet also may help ease the nausea and vomiting some women experience during pregnancy.

You can add other bland foods to the BRAT diet. For example, you can try saltine crackers, plain potatoes, or clear soup broths. Don’t start eating dairy products, sugary, or fatty foods right away. These foods may trigger nausea or lead to more diarrhea.

Things to consider
At first, stick to sips of clear liquids. Solid foods like those in the BRAT diet are not recommended for adults and children who are actively vomiting. Wait until you can eat solid foods without vomiting. If you have been vomiting or have diarrhea, try drinking a beverage with electrolytes (a mix of important nutrients to keep our bodies hydrated).