What is the BRAT diet?
The BRAT diet stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Following the BRAT diet means you eat only these foods, which are all soft, high in starch and low in fiber.
According to Penn State College of Medicine, the BRAT diet is often used for people with diarrhea because these foods are gentle on the stomach and the low fiber content can help make stools firmer.
Foods to Eat on the BRAT Diet
- Bananas : contain enzymes that aid digestion.
- White rice : helps digest faster than whole grains.
- Applesauce : Cooking the fruit breaks down the fiber, making applesauce easier to digest.
- White toast : is an easily digestible carbohydrate.
Foods to Avoid on the BRAT Diet
- Spicy food
- Fried and fatty foods
- Vegetables and fruits rich in fiber
- Foods that cause bloating
- Fruits with seeds and acidity
- Whole grains
- Dairy products
- Alcoholic and caffeinated beverages
