Top 5 foods that help with Diarrhea.

People of all ages suffer from bouts of diarrhea at some point. More often than not, we experience it with certain stomach bugs or as a result of an allergy.

Below are 5 healthy foods to help you stop running to the toilet

1.Bananas

When we experience diarrhea, many people make the mistake of trying to eat more high fibre. The reality is you need low fiber to firm up the stool. Additionally it helps to add extra potassium to replace the nutrients that are lost. Bananas are both low fiber and high in potassium!

2. White Rice

White rice is often labelled as not the healthiest option, but in this case it’s the perfect thing to eat. It’s low fiber, firms up stool, and is bland for the intestinal system.

3. Steamed Chicken

Steamed chicken is bland enough to make it easily digestible. Packed with protein, it can help you retain nutrients your body really needs. You must avoid adding any seasonings or oils. Some salt can be used to add a little flavor.

4. Sports Drinks

While sports drinks are great for after a workout or playing your favorite sport, they are also incredibly helpful when dealing with diarrhea. When we are battling diarrhea, we are dehydrated because everything is leaving our bodies quickly and water isn’t absorbed properly.

Sports drinks contain electrolytes that help us hydrate and promote absorption in the gut so that we can cut down on how long we suffer.

5. Plain Toast

The key thing to note here is that the toast has nothing on it. It may not sound appealing but it does help bind and provide carbohydrates to give you energy.