Question 1

What is a  brat diet?

Accepted Answer

Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.  It was originally proposed as a treatment for diarrhea, since these are binding foods;  problem is, it doesn't work.  It is, however, made up of all bland foods that are easy to digest; so I use it with someone who is getting over a stomach virus and still has a sensitive stomach.  Add plain mashed potato and (not fried, no skin) white chicken to that list.

Question 2

What should i eat after the brat diet?

Accepted Answer

After a brat diet (bananas, rice, applesauce,  & toast), you can pretty much return to eating whatever you would like as tolerated.  Use common sense but if you have something in mind that seems appealing you are likely on the road to recovery and can eat it.  Additionally,  be sure to remain adequately hydrated.  I hope this helps!

Question 3

What foods are included in a brat diet?

Accepted Answer

Bananas , rice, applesauce, toast.

Question 4

Can i have crackers with the brat diet?

Accepted Answer

You can have crackers in ur brat diet as a modification of the toast in the bart or the r in it if they are made from rice. People can also have lactaid mulk or yogurt as part of teh brat diet.

Question 5

How long can you stay on the brat diet ?

Accepted Answer

One can stay on the brat diet for 2-3 days and if the diarrhea is not controlled after that you need to see your doctor asap. It takes the intestines 24-48 hours to heal ideally, if the diarrhea still continues there may be other reasons which need to to be addressed and treated appropriately.

Question 6

Can my husband have creamy soup on a brat diet?

Accepted Answer

Brat diet means you have less fat and protein in it. If you add cream to the soup it defies the purpose of the brat in the first place. So you should avoid it!

Question 7

My girlfriend has been on the brat diet and finally had a regular bm when can she go back to eating regular?

Accepted Answer

Once your bms are regular you can go on a regular diet depending on the severity of your diarrhea a the onset for which you were on the brat diet/ you may ned to get on the regular diet gradually if your diarrhea was really bad. Talk to yurt doc.

Question 8

Brat diet used for gastroesophageal disease?

Accepted Answer

A brat diet is used mainly for diarrhea.  Certain foods such as fried, fatty and spicy foods as well as soda, alcohol and caffeine may aggravate gastroesophageal disease.

Question 9

Is it possible for you to have flavored applesauce on the brat diet?

Accepted Answer

Is the pt. A child with diarrhea? Go ahead, make sure to give pedialyte along with brat diet.

Question 10

What is the 'brat' diet for diarrhea ? is there one called 'brats' for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

...For bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. It does tend to help, but is probably too restrictive. Just avoid dairy, sweets (including juices), and very fatty foods until the stools are more normal.

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What should i eat after the brat diet?

What foods are included in a brat diet?

Can i have crackers with the brat diet?

How long can you stay on the brat diet ?

Can my husband have creamy soup on a brat diet?

My girlfriend has been on the brat diet and finally had a regular bm when can she go back to eating regular?

Brat diet used for gastroesophageal disease?

Is it possible for you to have flavored applesauce on the brat diet?

What is the 'brat' diet for diarrhea ? is there one called 'brats' for diarrhea?

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