When Your Stomach Says “Nope!” 🤢💨

Rule #1: Hydrate Like a Champion 💧 Your body is losing fluids fast. ✔️ Sip ORS, water, coconut water, or light soup ❌ Skip fizzy drinks and alcohol Rule #2: Keep It Plain 🍌🍚 Your stomach wants peace, not drama. Go for bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain porridge, boiled yam. Simple = safe. Rule #3: Small Bites Only 🍽️ Eat little portions, slowly. Don’t force food—listen to your tummy! Rule #4: Say “Not Today” to These 🚫 Fried and fatty foods Spicy foods Too much sugar Milk (temporarily—it can worsen diarrhea) Rule #5: Friendly Bacteria to the Rescue 🦠 If you can tolerate it, probiotics or yogurt can help your gut heal faster. Final Sip 🫶 Rest, hydrate, eat gently, and give your gut time to recover. If symptoms last too long or dehydration shows up—see a healthcare professional. Your stomach will thank you 💚

Disclaimer & Credit: All medical articles including ours, are informative and provide population trends not specific to individuals which can be very different. Always seek personalized medical advice from your doctor for individual healthcare decisions.

Posted December 24, 2025