With Diarrhea - Which Foods Are Suitable And Which Are Not For Consumption

In the summer we are much more likely to suffer from diarrhea - due to high temperatures, easy spread and growth of microorganisms, the risk of food spoilage ... on the road or because we have loaded the gastrointestinal tract with too much cellulose or an inappropriate combination ...

The hot season is also characterized by outbreaks of intestinal infections. What to eat when our stomach suffers?

Summer intestinal infections usually go away in 1-3 days. More endangered by them are children and more sensitive organisms, people with chronic diseases. Diarrhea as a symptom in itself is not dangerous, but requires, especially a lot in combination with feverand vomiting , taking measures to prevent dehydration. This is the first and most important rule in therapeutic measures in conditions of diarrhea. It is necessary to take measures to maintain the water-electrolyte balance, intake of saline solutions. When diarrhea lasts more than a day, it is good to provide the body with enough salted or sweetened fluids - for example, compote juice, sweetened tea, lean broth.

Whether the body is dehydrated can be judged by the color of the urine - if it is different from that of diluted lemonade, you should drink more. Another indicator is the rare urges for small needs.

The dietary regimediarrhea is mainly due to two reasons: there are foods that can irritate the already hypersensitive gastrointestinal tract and further worsen its condition; the products that are desirable to consume should provide the body with the currently necessary nutrients and help calm the digestive system.

During the first day, gastroenterologists recommend eating simple foods - rice, potatoes - cooked, without spices, bananas, toast, plain salads. Although products of animal origin are not among the recommended, it is permissible to eat roasted chicken, but without fat and skin, in small quantities for the day.

Products containing probiotics are also useful for the gastrointestinal tract . They are found in some yogurts, but the choice of the latter should be careful - the brand should be tested and the product well preserved. However, it is good to consume milk after the symptoms subside, to normalize the intestinal microflora.

Foods to avoid:

• Fatty products - fried foods and products that contain a lot of fat, sauces and fatty fillings.
• Milk and dairy products , including butter, ice cream, cheese, even cheese. Even if you do not have an intolerance to dairy products, diarrhea develops temporarily, which passes with recovery. An exception to the rule is milk rich in probiotics.
• Alcohol and caffeinated beverages are also not recommended, as they help dehydrate the body and complicate its condition.
• Sweeteners - sorbitol and others, as in some they act as laxatives. With diarrhea, you should avoid consuming products with sugar substitutes, including chewing gum and sugar-free candies, soft drinks with sweeteners and more.
• Unsuitable for the symptom are also foods that absorb gases . Such are cabbage, legumes, broccoli, cauliflower. In general, raw fruits and vegetables, as an exception to the rule, are not the most suitable food for diarrhea.
• Also avoid foods that are not stored properly . This includes thawing and re-freezing products, prolonged stay of products in the windows or in the refrigerator. Particular care should be taken with meat and fish.