Diarrhea

Tip 1:  Drink plenty of fluids (except at mealtime) to avoid dehydration.  Include some of the following:

• Fat-free broth
• Gatorade or Powerade
• Pedialyte

Tip 2: Drink beverages between meals rather than at mealtime

Tip 3: Avoid chilled foods and beverages, offer liquids at room temperature

Tip 4: Try small meals often throughout the day

Tip 5: Try fruits like ripe bananas, papaya, peeled raw apple, canned or cooked fruits without skins such as apple sauce

Eat foods high in protein and calories, but low in fiber

• Plain or vanilla yogurt
• Rice with broth
• Noodles
• Cream of wheat
• Cottage cheese, cream cheese (milk ok unless specified)
• Oatmeal
• Skinned chicken or turkey; tender or ground beef; fish (baked or broiled)

Avoid foods which are hard to digest

• Greasy, fatty, or fried foods
• Raw vegetables, peeled raw fruit
• High-fiber vegetables, such as broccoli, corn, beans, cabbage, peas, and cauliflower
• Legumes
• Strong spices such as hot pepper, curry, and Cajun spice mix
• High-sugar foods, such as fruit-flavored gelatin desserts
• Caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee or cocoa
• Carbonated beverages, such as soda
• Whole grains, granola, bran-type cereals or breads