25 Of The Best Foods To Eat When You Have An Upset Stomac...

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Breaking it down: Like mom always told you, saltines are a solid choice.

Whether you’ve got a stomach bug, a condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or just drank too many margs last night, your first instinct is probably to load up on saltine crackers and ginger ale. ) After all, no one wants to eat the wrong thing and make an already angry stomach even… (we’re not making this up)

“When your stomach is upset, you want to make sure you’re doing everything to mitigate the symptoms and feel better,” says dietitian Valerie Goldberg , R.

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“You want easy-to-digest food. It’s best to avoid anything high in fiber or fat and to stick with simple carbohydrates and lean protein sources that the body can break down easily.

” Since stomach issues can signal more serious underlying health problems, seek medical attention ASAP if an upset stomach lasts longer than three days or so, says Goldberg. In the meantime, though, she says these gut-friendly foods can help ease your queasiness and minimize emergency sprints to the bathroom.

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