Whether you are battling a stomach bug, are trudging
through morning sickness due to pregnancy, or simply have
an upset stomach, it can be very tempting to just ignore
food altogether. Unfortunately, going without food not only
weakens you physically, but it quashes any chance your
immune system has at fighting off any viruses—if
you're sick. If you're pregnant, you need the nourishment
even more as you are supplying your child AND your own body
with energy. This article is going to list a few foods that
you might find easy on your upset stomach.
Food that has high levels of acid often worsen an upset
tummy, so the best foods to choose are usually bland, less
complex items. Common ginger root is an excellent
ingredient for soothing nausea and upset stomach. You can
test the waters by eating a few ginger cookies, ginger
cupcakes, or drinking ginger ale. If you feel up to it, you
can even make ginger tea by combining 1 teaspoon of
powdered ginger with boiled water. Ginger capsules can be
purchased at most health food or vitamin stores, as well as
online retailers, and are also quite effective in soothing
an upset stomach and nausea.
Many people recommend Ritz or saltine crackers and chicken
broth or chicken noodle soup, as all of these foods are
easily digestible. Some even swear by the "BRAT" diet. This
stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast/Tea. These
foods are fairly mild and do not require a great deal of
acid to break them down. This diet is especially helpful if
you have diarrhoea, as bananas and rice act as a binding
agent to solidify feces.
As a child, you may recall being given clear fizzy pops
such as 7-Up or Sprite. This seems to be controversial, as
some people testify that it's the only drink they can
handle with an upset stomach, y et some health
professionals say to avoid all fizzy pops, dairy items, and
fruit drinks. Professionals also recommend avoiding sugary
foods altogether, as this can lead to further stomach
issues and worsen diarrhoea.
A good old-fashioned trick for finding foods that your ill
tummy can handle is to think of different foods and gauge
your stomach's reaction. For instance, the thought of tuna
salad may make your stomach roil in protest, but the
thought of plain pasta might not sound so bad. Play it by
ear (or by stomach); take a few bites of something and if
it goes well, go ahead and eat a bit more. Be careful not
to eat too much in one sitting—it's always better to
eat smaller portions more frequently so as not to
overburden your stomach. Good luck and hope you feel better
soon!
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