Alternative Names
BRAT
Bananas are part of the BRAT diet, a diet many physicians and nurses recommend for children recovering from gastrointestinal problems, particularly diarrhea. BRAT stands for the different components that make up the diet: Bananas, Rice cereal, Applesauce, Toast. These are binding foods that make the stools harder.
When actively vomiting, however, bananas and other solid foods are generally not recommended. Stick to clea...
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