What Is A Light Meal For Upset Stomachs?

Getting an nauseated stomach is not a pleasant experience for any individual, though eating is probably the last thing on your mind when you have an upset stomach, it is important to nourish your body. So what should s person eat that won't make it worse?

One of the most vital things to remember when it comes to eating when you have an nausea, is what not to eat. It is always best to avoid all foods that are particularly greasy or sweet, and especially fried foods.

Bear in mind dehydration is always a concern when it comes to illness, whether the illness is the common cold or flu, or due to some other medical issue, but especially if your upset stomach involves vomiting or diarrhea. Staying hydrated is crucial because your body needs fluids to help flush out waste, bacteria or viruses that may be causing your upset stomach. Water, hot teas, and sports drinks can be choices, but if your nausea comes in conjection with any other symptoms that make it difficult to drink (such as a sore throat), popsicles are also a good way to keep hydrated without drinking fluids.

Teas are an excellent choice, especially if you have herbal understanding to make varities that have elements that settle an upset stomach. Fennel and ginger are great options, fennel is a natural remedy for gas and stomach pains, and ginger is a wonderful natural remedy to settle upset stomachs. Mint, cinnamon, and thyme also make great teas because they help move wastes out of the system. The warm sensation of tea is a welcome and comforting factor. It is worth mentioning, that today's ginger ale has very little, if not any ginger in it, so unless you just want to drink it when you're ill, it really isn't providing any real benefit in this respect. However, the carbonation in modern ginger ale, and other sodas, is sometimes relaxing, so they might be a good choice provided they are non-caffeinated, as caffeine exaberbate an upset your stomach even more.

Solid foods can be difficult to chose from but options like clear soups, plain broths, or chicken noodle are always a good choice. They gentle on the system, and comforting, and helps you feel warm, even when you might have a fever with your upset stomach. Other bland foods like apple sauce, watery jello in liquid form, oatmeal, bananas, saltine crackers, rice or boiled chicken are all unlikely to aggravate an upset stomach, so they are good foods to try.

Should you find the fluids or foods not staying down, try some small ice chips in your mouth. Try drinking a little more fluids and food in an hour or so again. There may be anti-nausea syrups you can try as well, found in over the counter, in your local drugstore. One kind of syrup is surprising a cola syrup.

Since everyone's body is different, what constitutes a good light meal, for your upset stomach might not set well for someone else. Because of this, it's important to listen to your instincts, when it comes to any ideas. It's also important to get plenty of rest and sleep while you are recovering, as your body is working hard to overcome.


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