To minimize irritation to the digestive tract, eat bland foods, such as broth and gelatin, and foods containing soluble pectin fiber. Note that foods rich in insoluble fiber will aggravate diarrhea, as they have the opposite effect of soluble fiber foods. Yogurt with live cultures is recommended to help to restore healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. Preliminary research suggests that consuming bromelain , an enzyme found in pineapple, may help to prevent travelers diarrhea. See the list of recipes that have met our criteria for this ailment.
Diarrhea often leads to a significant loss of potasium.
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