Eating too soon after stomach virus

What to Eat with a Stomach Virus

You've likely been there: A nasty case of the stomach flu or a random bout of food poisoning hit you, and you feel weak and shaky...but finally ready to eat something.

Here, registered dietitians share their tips for rehydrating and what foods to eat after a stomach bug so you can start feeling like a functional human again.

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But before you explore what to eat after the stomach flu, you might want to take notes on what to avoid when battling a stomach bug, so you don't exacerbate the pain. For starters, steer clear of caffeine, as it can irritate the stomach and may make certain symptoms (e.g.

diarrhea) worse, advises Sheri Kasper, R.DN., a registered dietician and co-founder of Fresh Communications. "It's also important to avoid alcohol because the goal right after the stomach flu is to replace fluids and alcohol is a diuretic, which causes fluid loss," she adds.

"Highly acidic (tomatoes, for example) or spicy foods can also trigger nausea or stomach pain, so they should be approac

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