Diarrhea can be caused by several factors, including illness, stress, or foods that the body struggles to tolerate.
When your appetite starts to return, the right foods may help support digestion and make symptoms easier to manage, according to Women’s Health.
Bananas
Bananas contain carbohydrates that are easy to digest. They are also rich in potassium, which the body often loses during diarrhea.
The fruit also contains pectin, which may help absorb fluid in the intestines.
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White rice
White rice has a binding effect and may help make stools firmer. Because of this, it is often recommended as a gentle food during diarrhea.
Eggs
Well-cooked eggs without butter or oil can be a mild and nourishing option when the stomach starts to feel better.
White bread
White bread contains very little fibre, making it easier for the body to digest during diarrhea.
Broth
Diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Broth may help replace fluids as well as nutrients such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
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Boiled potatoes
Potatoes are easy to digest and contain potassium, which is important for the body’s fluid balance. They can be eaten without butter or milk.
Crackers
Low-fibre crackers can be a gentle snack when digestion is struggling.
Yoghurt
Low-sugar yoghurt may help restore balance in the gut because it contains probiotics.
This is especially true if the diarrhea is not caused by lactose intolerance.
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Barley
Barley is rich in soluble fibre, which may help firm up stools and relieve symptoms.
Canned peaches
Canned peaches are soft, easy to digest, and low in fibre. Products packed in water or natural juice are recommended instead of syrup.
The BRAT diet
The BRAT diet consists of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. It is often used as a mild diet during diarrhea because the foods are easy to digest.
Foods to avoid
High-fat dairy products, spicy foods, greasy meals, and sugar-free products may worsen diarrhea and further irritate the intestines.
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Sources: Women’s Health.
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