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9 Foods To Avoid When You Have Diarrhea
Hey there, viewers!
Suffering from diarrhea? It’s normal to
get sick once in a while. Its often tummy trouble rearing its ugly head.
Diarrhea can be pretty hard to deal with, especially when you don’t know what
to eat. In today’s video, we’ll be talking about9 foods to avoid when you have
diarrhea. You’ll be surprised to find whole grains are on this list. Fruits and
dairy aren’t diarrhea friendly either. But what about high fibre foods? Can you
eat oatmeal? We’ll be talking about all of these AND more...
Most Fruits, Except Banana
If you’re a fruit lover, I have a bit of bad news for you.
Most fruits are a big no-no when you’re suffering from diarrhea. But fruits are
all natural! How come natural foods are a no-go? Well, the answer’s in the
laxative effect they produce on your body. Most raw fruits are non-binding.
This means they have a laxative effect on your bowel. And unfortunately, your
bowel is already inflamed and irritated due to diarrhea. You don’t want to
aggravate it further, do you? But hey, not all fruits are banned. Bananas and
applesauce are great, as they provide relief from diarrhea symptoms. They bind
up your bowel contents, firming up your stool. As a result, it won’t be as
watery. Ever heard of the BRAT diet? That’s what it's called! B for Bananas, R
for Rice, A for Applesauce, and T for Toast. This BRAT diet has been around for
quite along time. There are better options available, but Brettell remains
popular. Bland foods like bananas, applesauce, and chicken soup are excellent
food options when you have diarrhea. Do you like eating bland foods? Which is
your favourite? Share your preferences with the PAT Fitness community in the comments below.
Whole Grains Except Oats
What? Whole grains on a “Not to Eat” list? Aren’t whole
grains supposed to be the healthiest foods around? Well, yes. And you’re right
about whole grains being healthy. But you certainly shouldn’t eat them when you
have diarrhea. The reason behind this is that you’re trying to reduce the bulk
in your stool. Because diarrhea means you already have more than enough bulk.
Whole grains add to this bulk. So what should you switch to if whole grains
aren’t an option? You’d be surprised to know refined foods are recommended
during this time. That’s because refined grains, like white rice and white
bread, calm your bowel and ease diarrhoea. When your diarrhoea stops, you can
switchback to healthy whole grain foods. Wait… there’s an exception here as
well. You don’t need to skip oatmeal. It’s great for managing diarrhoea thanks
to soluble fiber. This attracts water and turns into a gel during digestion. As
a result, digestion of food slows down, and you find relief from diarrhea.
Dairy Products
Milk, cheese, and other dairy products can worsen your
diarrhea. In fact, they’re the worst foods to eat when you’re sprinting to the
toilet every few minutes. Steer clear of full fat dairy products like yogurt
and whole milk. That’s because fatty foods further aggravate diarrhea symptoms.
Not just this, dairy products also have lactose in them. Your bowel is
irritated and inflamed due to diarrhea. This natural sugar lactose found in dairy
products is a bit troublesome to digest for an already irritated bowel. Still,
if you feel you can’t live without yogurt and cheese, go for the low fat
versions. It will rebalance your gut bacteria. It will help increase the
population of good bacteria in your gut. Milk lovers can continue enjoying
their flavoridin after adding lactose drops to it. These drops help your bowel
digest lactose better when suffering diarrhea.
Processed Foods
I don’t think you’ll want to eat hot dogs and pizza when
you’re experiencing diarrhea. But for the daredevils who want an adventure,
processed foods will do the trick. These foods are heavily loaded with fats,
spices and trans-fat. All of these irritate your gut further. High amounts of
fat in processed foods setoff your digestive system. You will need to take a
clean break from fries, chips and processed foods like salami. But that doesn’t
mean you need to give upon meat altogether. Bone broth is excellent. Chicken
breast and turkey are great. Bland foods like white toast soothe your irritated
bowel and relieve your diarrhea.
Beans
One of the biggest misconceptions about diarrhea is that you
need to eat more fibre to get relief from watery stools. People think that
fiber will bind the stool and prevent loose watery bowel movements. But the
opposite happens. High fiber foods will make your diarrhea worse. Instead, you
should eat psyllium (pro: sill-e-um)husks because it has soluble fiber. Wait…
what? Didn’t we just say to go low fibre for diarrhea? Well, soluble fiber is
different. It binds with water to form gel like consistency and increases the
bulk in your stool. As a result, you find relief from loose stools. Psyllium
husk does this with perfection. You won’t constipate either. This is like most
people after their diarrhea goes away.
Caffeine
If you want to stop those midnight sprints to the bathroom,
you might need to give up your favourite drink. Remember how your morning cup
of coffee makes your bowels go? Now imagine what it would do when you’re
already experiencing bouts of diarrhea. Coffee has caffeine that stimulates
your bowel movements. In fact, it spurs your bowel to contract, which can make
your diarrhea even more painful. Avoid all sorts of caffeinated beverages when
you are struggling with diarrhea. This means no coffee, sodas or tea. Instead
of these caffeine-loaded drinks, opt for plain water. If this sounds too
boring, add flavour to the magical drink by putting in lemon and cucumber
slices. You do need to drink lots of water since diarrhea causes dehydration.
Choose water over caffeine. Rehydrate your body and say goodbye to bowel
irritation.
Alcohol
So you’re getting diarrhea and want to drink your favorite
wine or whiskey? Well you’d have to be one special person. Before you reach out
for alcohol, wait and think. Alcohol drains water from your body. In short, it
causes dehydration. So alcohol will be causing dehydration while diarrhea is
already stripping your body of water. I’ll leave the rest to your imagination.
You know what to do. But just remember alcohol is also strong on your gut. It
irritates the lining of your digestivetract. Instead of alcohol, reach out for electrolyte
replacement drinks like Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). ORS replenishes lost
electrolytes, keepingyou hydrated. You can opt for other healthy drinks like
herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks, gelatine and popsicles. But broths are the
best thanks to the nutrients it offers, along with electrolytes. You can try
green tea for relief from diarrhea. Studies have found green tea to be very effective
in easing symptoms. It can even help treat stomach ulcers. If you’re distressed
from pain and want to relax your intestinal muscles, try peppermint tea. It can
even help with nausea and vomiting. Preparing this tea is very simple. Crush a
few fresh peppermint leaves and let them steep in hot water. You can also get
readymade peppermint teabags from your local grocery store. But if you want to
drink that one tea especially effective in reducing diarrhea symptoms, opt for
black tea. You’ll be surprised by the results. Experts believe black tea helps
improve the volume, frequency and consistency of bowel movements.
Artificial Sweeteners and Sugary Foods
Are you fond of sugary foods like candies and chocolates?
You need to skip them for a few days until your bouts of diarrhea subside.
Sugar can make your diarrhea worse by passing into the colon and disturbing
healthy bacteria. High sugar fruits and juices are also a big NO when you’re
struggling from watery stools. Artificial sweeteners are just as bad as they
have a laxative effect on your gut.
High Fiber Foods
Most people think
eating foods like beans actually helps, as it firms up your stool. Believe it
or not, foods with too much firedrake diarrhea worse. What you want to focus on
low-fiber foods. Have some green beans instead. Other low fiber veggies include
lettuce, tomatoes and zucchini. This will satisfy your stomach as well. If
you’re getting diarrhea often, it takes its toll on your gut and colon. Are taking
the right precautions to keep them healthy? A healthy gut is essential to your physical
health. Similarly, a clean colon is equally important. Here’s how you can get
both
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