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Food Poisoning: Common Facts to Know

Be Conscious of Your Diet

There are certain foods that are good for the stomach when you have food poisoning, while some may have adverse effects and worsen the symptoms. It is usually advisable to stay off solid foods until diarrhea and vomiting have passed. Foods such as rice, bananas, toast, sport drinks, saltine crackers, gelatin, diluted fruit juices, oatmeal, and soda without caffeine, chicken broth, boiled vegetables and bland potatoes are examples of foods that are good for the stomach while treating food poisoning.

However, fried foods, dairy products especially cheeses and milk, spicy foods, fatty foods, foods with a lot of sugar and highly seasoned foods may upset the stomach more because they’re hard to digest. It is advisable to stay away from them.

Conclusion

Food poisoning can be very dangerous and life threatening. It is very important to be careful of what you eat and how you handle food poisoning symptoms and treatment. Visit a doctor or hospital when the symptoms begin for a proper diagnosis.

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