10 Foods That Help Diarrhea
Helpful Diarrhea Food #10: White Rice
White rice is rice that has its germ, husk, and bran removed to alter the texture, appearance, and flavor of the rice as it increases its shelf life. The rice is then polished leading to a seed that appears white, bright, and shiny. These processes remove nutrients from the rice. When a diet is based on unenriched white rice, it often results in beriberi, a disease due to thiamine deficiency. For this reason, white rice is often enriched with nutrients that have been stripped from it during the process.
White rice can be helpful for those with diarrhea as it is high in carbohydrates and easily digested. It is also binding and can help firm the loose or watery stool. For more flavor, the rice can be cooked in chicken broth.
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