Diet Care for Food-Borne Illness

Food poisoning typically occurs when pathogens contaminate food or drinking water. Though uncomfortable, food poisoning is relatively common. The main symptoms of food poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach. When a person reintroduces food after a bout of food poisoning, the goal is to eat foods that are easy to digest. This may mean following a diet for an upset stomach known as the BRAT diet. Also, a bland, low-fat, and low-fiber foods help to replace lost electrolytes. It is important to avoid fatty foods, carbonated drinks, caffeinated drinks, fried and junk food as these can irritate the stomach and may trigger the problem.

Diet Chart For Food Poisoning

Early Morning

One glass of lukewarm water

Breakfast

Veg upma / Veg Dalia / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha

Mid-Morning

Buttermilk / Coconut water / Lemon water / Banana with curd

Lunch

Veg khichri / Chapatti/ Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable with Dal and Curd

Evening

Herbal tea / Green tea / Banana with curd

Before Dinner

Home-made Soup / Coconut water

Dinner

Veg khichri / Boiled rice / Dal

Important Tips

• Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
• Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
• Wash your hands properly with an antiseptic soup before eating and cooking.
• Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
• Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained.