Unfortunately the idea for this post came to me because I've been sick for the last several days. My stomach was upset, I couldn't eat anything. I was just miserable. Then it occurred to me that when most people get sick, they probably have no idea how to help their stomachs feel better.
The most important thing to do, as always is drink plenty of fluids. If you're having trouble keeping even just fluids down try taking in just a teaspoonful every five minutes or try sucking on a popsicle. When you feel up to eating a little bit of something try following the B.R.A.T. diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. These are all very easy to digest and gentle to your system. This is one of the few instances where eating the "white stuff" is the best way to go. Protein, fiber and especially fats are much harder to digest, so save those for a little later.
The next time you're sick, talk to your doctor. Drink as much as you can. Eat when you feel up to it. And be nice to yourself. Curl up under a blanket. Watch a movie. Take a nap and give your body a chance to feel better.
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