What Are Good Foods For Upset Stomach
Health Encyclopedia: Bananas And Upset Stomach
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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.
Bananas and other solid foods are generally not recommended for a...
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