Nothing like a stomach bug to put you flat on your back for a few days. Not sure if it was bad food or just exhaustion. Either way, I was out of commission for a few days.

Keeping food down… that didn’t happen for a while. But the day after, what do you eat without enraging the beast again? I was hungry, but didn’t want to risk going through…. losing it again. That’s when being married to a guy who used to work in the emergency room comes in handy.

B.R.A.T. Diet

Eat the BRAT diet. Bananas. Rice. Applesauce. Toast. Nice and easy on the tummy and helps in multiple ways.

Bananas

Bananas are full of potassium. This is a huge help when you been… losing fluids. Dehydration really takes it out of you.

Rice

Not just rice though, anything starchy. Potatoes and oats work too. Starchy foods line the stomach and help sooth it.

Applesauce

Applesauce is nice and easy to digest. Apples also provide natural roughage, which can sometimes aid with stomach issues.

Toast

Nice and bland toast. No butter, no jam. Nice and easy on the tummy without causing an acid upset.

Be sure to drink LOTS of clear liquids. Water, 7UP, etc, will help. Dehydration is a big issue with stomach bugs. It’s not always easy to keep it down, but be sure to keep drinking lots of clear liquids.

Read more info on the BRAT diet HERE. Wondering if this is right for kids? Read more at WebMD.

I’m not a doctor in any way shape or form. If you’re sick, see a doctor and follow their advice.

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