10 Foods That Help Diarrhea
Helpful Diarrhea Food #7: Bananas
A banana is a fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked. The rind of the fruit can be green, yellow, purple, red, or brown. Without the peel, raw bananas contain water, carbohydrates, protein, and negligible fat content. They also contain manganese, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Bananas are notoriously famous for being rich in potassium. However, they actually only constitute about 8 percent of the recommended Daily Value.
Bananas can be helpful for individuals with diarrhea as they are easily digested and bland. This makes them a good choice to help settle the digestive system. They are also rich in pectin, which is a soluble fiber that helps absorb liquid in the gut and moves stool. Bananas can regulate bowel movements regardless of constipation or diarrhea.
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