Gastroenteritis
Been told by my GP today that I have gastroenteritis. What foods are ok to eat? Would watermelon be ok? And some toast with Nutella?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Original post by Anonymous
Been told by my GP today that I have gastroenteritis. What foods are ok to eat? Would watermelon be ok? And some toast with Nutella?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Get well soon as it could take about two weeks to properly recover from this.
There's certain foods that you can & can't eat while having gastrointestis... I listed some below for you ok.
( I'm a NHS registered nurse ( midwife ) ).
Foods to eat..........
Pastas
Rice
Lean meats prepared with little fat
Low-fat cooked fish
Eggs
Fresh fruits, or fruits canned in their own juice
Cooked vegetables
Sugar-free cereals
Bread
You can eat the following foods if you tolerate them well or if they are lactose free:
low-fat yogurt;
low-fat cheese;
milk.
Foods and drinks to avoid
Fruit juices that contain a lot of sugar and fruit drinks
Sports drinks such as Gatorade
Soft or carbonated drinks
Caffeinated drinks
Broths and canned or packaged soups
Fried foods or those rich in fat (delicatessen, potato chips, French fries, pastries)
Ice cream, sherbet, popsicles and jellies (such as Jell-O)
Dried fruits, fruits canned in syrup
Sweet cereals
Candy and chocolate
Very spicy foods
