Type 1 Diabetes Upset Stomach
Alternative Names
BRAT diet
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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 may help make the stools harder. DO NOT feed these foods to young infants unless directed by your doctor.
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