“BRAT” stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
What Is the BRAT Diet?
Does the BRAT Diet Work?
Verywell / Zorica Lakonic
Some limited research suggests that bananas and rice are helpful in reducing diarrhea symptoms.
It’s generally OK to give small children dry, plain cereals like Cheerios while following the BRAT diet.
If youre having lasting stomach problemsespecially if you dont know whats causing themdont attempt to manage on your own.
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