Diet Plan Diarrhoea

Diarrhea is characterized by an increased frequency, fluidity, or volume of stool compared to normal. The BRAT diet, which consists of bland, low-fiber, and low-fat foods, is beneficial in replenishing nutrients lost during episodes of diarrhea. However, it is advisable to avoid high-fiber diets, spicy foods, dairy products, artificial sweeteners, raw vegetables, and fried foods, as these may irritate the digestive system and exacerbate the condition.

EARLY-MORNING

A glass of lukewarm water

BREAKFAST

Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes)

MID-MORNING

Coconut water / Lemon water / Banana with curd

LUNCH

Veg khichri / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable + Dal + Curd

EVENING

Herbal tea / Green tea / Banana with curd

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made) / Coconut water

DINNER

Veg khichri / Boiled rice / Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Wheat flour, White breads, White rice	Whole grains such as Barley, Bran, Oatmeal, Soya flour, Corn, Quinoa
FRUITS	FRUITS
Banana with curd, Cooked Apple	All canned and packaged fruits, Strawberries, Pineapples, Litchi, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Apricots, Dates, Prunes, grapes, Papaya, Oranges, Figs, Coconut, Guava, Pear, Blueberries, Mango, Lime, Avocado, Raspberries, and Peaches.
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Asparagus, Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Lemons, Potatoes, Onion, Zucchini, Ridge gourd, Ash gourd, Round gourd	Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, peppers, radishes, and spinach, Sweet potatoes, Peas, Artichokes, Lettuce, Green leafy vegetable, Collard greens, Okra, Dandelion greens, Mustard greens, Mushroom, Beet greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Fenugreek leaves, Raw vegetables, Red and Green chili, Celery, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Green beans, Parsley
PULSES	PULSES
Yellow lentil	Whole pulses, Soybean and its products, Dried and frozen pulses
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
Low-fat curd, low fat yoghurt (mix with mashed banana)	Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Skimmed milk, Soya milk, Cottage cheese, Tofu
OILS	OILS
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Rice bran oil	Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter
SPICES	SPICES
Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Coriander, Limited salt, Black pepper	Red chili powder
Drinks	Drinks
Homemade soup, Lime water, Lemon water	Milk, Soya milk, Alcohol, Carbonated beverages, canned soup, packaged soup and canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Nil	All nuts
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Nil	Meat (can be taken in limited amount) Fish fried, prawns, lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, turkey, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, mutton, duck, goose, meat pies, visible fat on meat, chicken skin, liver, kidney, chest.
OTHERS	OTHERS
Homemade only, Jaggery	All bakery and processed products, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods.

HOME REMEDIES

HERBAL TEA

Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.

CHAMOMILE TEA

Chamomile tea by steeping a teaspoon of chamomile flowers and one teaspoon of peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drink this tea after straining it at least thrice a day.

BANANA

Chop 1 or 2 ripe bananas into small pieces and add one teaspoon of warm ghee and a pinch of cardamom and nutmeg.

COOKED RICE WITH YOGURT

Take about a cupful of cooked basmati rice, add 1 tablespoon of ghee and 3 or 4 tablespoons of plain fresh yogurt, mix together, and eat.

BANANA WITH CURD

Chop 1 or 2 ripe bananas into small pieces and add fresh curd.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.