#brat diet

[spinningbirdhealthkicks-blog]

Listen to your body. ♡

[mrsmamarhodey]

Gentle Tummy Masterpost

Since we're in tummy-flu season, I figured I'd put together a list of food ideas that are easy on angry systems. Please let me know what you think, or if you have some you want me to add!

Grains:

Polenta: corn grits, also called hominy. They're a staple of Italian and Latin and South American cooking. Eat plain, with maple syrup, or top with soft veggies.

Rice: a worldwide and versatile staple, white is the easiest on sensitive bellies. Eat plain, or as a bowl base for a whole bunch of veggies.

Rice noodles: typically Asian-style, these noodles are made with rice flour instead of the European wheat. Use as bowl bases, in stir fry, or in soup.

Oatmeal: a classic Sick Day food, dress it up with a little bit of maple syrup and bananas, and raspberries if you aren't someone that acid hurts.

Liquids: very very important! Staying hydrated means happy bells and a happy immune system. Here are some of the best.

Veggie broth: good to drink plain or as a base for a more complex soup, you can make your own, purchase concentrate, or purchase it ready-to-use, depending on your dedication and time.

Mushroom broth: a little bit richer and heavier than veggie broth, it used most often in Asian and central European cooking, I find. *May not be a great option if you have IBS or other digestive disorder.

Hot tea!: stick with herbals, they're easiest for your body to process, and don't contain the tannins that tea leaves do. Add honey and lemon juice for sore throats.

Water: a no-brainer. Just drink it. Jazz it up with lemon, mint, and cucumber if that floats your boat.

Mild Juices: try Carrot, Aloe Vera, Cucumber, and Pear juices, they're lower in acid and easier to digest.

Proteins: a lot of heavy meats and other animal products can be difficult to digest, and should be chosen based on how you're feeling, and if necessary, what your doctor recommends. Bear that in mind in this section.

Eggs: egg whites are a very good source of protein, while the yolks are high in fats. Mix and match as you see fit and necessary.

Creamy nut butters: sunflower, peanut, almond, and walnut can all be good options in small quantities. Remember though, these all are naturally high in oils, and can upset your tummy if you overload on them.

Tofu: I am a huge fan of compressed soybean curd. It can be very person-specific though, so try it in small doses.

White fish and chicken: light, bland meats in small portions work relatively well. Don't try to over-season them, and know your portion limits.

Fruits: general rule of thumb, stay away from citrus, other than lemon and lime in your water or as dressing.

Bananas: part of the B.R.A.T. diet, and good for everything. Period cramps, upset tummies, migraines, muscle soreness, and a bunch of other things too.

Apple sauce: lower in acid and fiber, it's even easier on your stomach than whole apples. Also part of the B.R.A.T. diet.

Apples: for people who can process fiber, apples are a great resource. Peeling them is also a positive when you can.

Veggies: look for foods with soluble fibers, and glossy colouring. Also, assume that all of these need to be cooked.

Eggplants: if they're adults, make sure you salt and rest them before cooking to keep them from getting bitter.

Carrots: good for sweet, good for savory, good for sauteing, baking, simmering, steaming, juicing, or anything else you can think of.

Spinach: wilt spinach down, but don't overcook it, it'll get slimy. Splash with a little lemon juice and some salt.

Kale, chard, bok choy: higher in fiber than spinach,and used the same way, it can be good wilted.

Sweet potatoes/regular potatoes: bake and eat plain, they do carry flavor on their own. They can also be used as starts for homemade pasta.

Squash: this includes butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and pumpkins. These are all able to be roasted, cut in half from top to bottom, place cut side down on a baking dish, and cover with about half an inch of water, then foil over the top. Bake at about 400℉ for roughly an hour, or look up specific instructions based on your type of squash. Also, don't eat the skin.

Herbs: not many spices are going to be safe for upset tummies, they're too astringent and pungent.

Basil

Coriander

Ginger

Lemongrass

Marjoram

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Thyme

If this is helpful for you all, I'd be happy to do example recipes from items on this list. And as always, let me know if I get anything wrong, or I need to add anything!

[shoegazedaydream]

Weight Loss Pointers You Truly Must Read

Many people carry around extra weight that they would like to lose weight. The tips contained in the following paragraphs of this article will help you lose weight. Follow these tips and you will reach your goal in losing weight in a very quick manner.

Try to refrain from working out and just doing an activity you like.This advice applies mostly to those who don't enjoy working out just because they have to. Instead, trick yourself into doing fun activities such as walking the dog, such as hiking, walking your dog, tossing a ball or taking a bike ride. This can be fun and will not feel stressful.

Get someone to join you in your weight loss partner. Weight loss is one of those things that seems to go better with a person to do it with.

Don't wear loose clothing when you want to lose weight. Many overweight or obese people usually wear loose clothing so that they feel comfortable; however, and this also helps them ignore their weight problem. Wearing tighter clothes that fits will help keep you more aware of your body.

Don't kick yourself for straying from your diet goes wrong. If you cheat, just do a little more exercise. Dwelling on negativity takes your mind off of your goal.

You can still go out to eat when trying to lose weight. Just remember that serving sizes in restaurants are very large. You may need to ask the waiter to bring a container and place half of the meal into it. This allows you to reduce your calorie intake and also provides you with a meal for the following day.

You can break down your weight loss. A single pound of human fat has around thirty five hundred calories in it. Therefore, if you would like to drop a pound from your body, it is necessary to burn 3500 calories over the amount eaten. This will make it so that you up to safely and easily lose one pound weekly.

Try whole wheat pasta. You may think that it's a good idea to get rid of carbs like pasta while you are losing weight. Try using pasta that is whole wheat noodles as a replacement.Whole wheat pasta is better choice. They also much more filling than alternative possibilities.

Decaf like regular coffee is something that you don't need. Decaf coffee gives you antioxidants that the added caffeine.

Do not cut calories to the point that says low fat but has no room for the good foods you need to be eating. You might shed some pounds, but your health will suffer in the long term.

You can improve your health easily just by eating smaller portions of food. Smaller meals will assist you lose weight. You can then look fabulous and feel better. You will notice increased energy levels and improve health for your body.

When trying to lose weight quickly, you should utilize the tips from this article. Follow these tips to achieve the weight loss goals you set for yourself. Your will discover a whole new you when you shed those pounds.

[doctorkhanbomb]

My B.R.A.T. Diet

Bleach

Rat Poison

Arsenic

Terpintine

[spoonie-living]

OTC Nausea Remedies

@anxious-and-introverted asks:

Hey does anyone have any good over the counter remedies for acid reflux and/or nausea I've been trying omeprazole and it hasn't been working as well as I would like I'm still feeling pretty sick so does anyone have any other helps. Prescription is still an option but I want to try over the counter things first before I do that.            

Hey, friend! Great question. For acid reflux/heartburn, have you tried Famotidine? It’s pretty effective.

Readers, have you found relief from any other OTC remedies? Let us know with a reblog or reply!

And, if you’re open to non-pharm suggestions, click through for a fair-sized collection of nausea remedies we’ve run into.

Ginger (in all its wonderful forms). Pretty much the holy grail of nausea; check out this review of awesome ginger products to try.

Tea! Try ginger, peppermint, or just your favorite herbal blend. Folks seem to be super into Yogi’s Stomach Ease---just read to the end of the post if you’re gluten-sensitive/intolerant or on the specific carbohydrate diet. We’re partial to Townshend’s Tummy Tamer blend, but if you’re not in Oregon or Montana you’ll need to order online.

Cold water. This is really helpful for some folks.

The BRAT diet. If this is within the scope of any dietary restrictions you have, it’s supposed to be pretty darn good.

Seasickness bands. These use acupressure in just the right place. Here’s a brand recommended by a reader, and here’s one you can make out of a bean and a bandaid!

Aromatherapy. Any scent that makes you feel better is a good scent, but here’s a list of ones that frequently help.

Check out our nausea tag for more great ideas!

[hangrypa]

Note to Self

If your provider tells you that you have a virus and to stick to the BRAT (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) diet for a few days, stick to the BRAT diet for a few days.

What not to do: make a huge pot of pasta the second you stop feeling nauseated. Because you WILL want to eat it all, and you WILL eat it all, and you WILL start vomiting again.

And then you’ll feel nauseated again and be back at square one.

My belly is so very unhappy with me at the moment.

[anzu2snow]

Instant Cheddar Broccoli Flavored Rice for dinner. I had to add salt to it. I usually don’t add salt to things. Maybe my tastebuds have been affected since I’ve been sick? It was very good. Could be better than the butter garlic one.

[anzu2snow]

Old El Paso Mexican-Style Chicken & Rice with Corn Soup for lunch. It was better than the Progresso soups. Still needed more salt, and I also added some grated parmesan. It had a bit of heat. Not a lot. Comes from the jalapeños, I’m sure. Once I doctored it up, it was good.