How Food Choices Can Relieve Frequent Nausea

It could be the result of an illness, food poisoning, or even just morning sickness. But the fact remains no one enjoys feeling nauseous, regardless of the reason behind it. But what many individuals may not realize is the food they eat while experiencing nausea can genuinely have a significant effect on the amount of nausea they feel as well as how long it will last.

With this in mind, here are some essential diet tips to follow when nausea is on the table.

Eat Smaller Meals

Larger meals put more strain on the digestive system, which is not what an individual needs when they are feeling nauseous, as strain increases the risk of more nausea, both in intensity as well as for the duration of the illness. Additionally, nausea can be aggravated by an empty stomach and eating smaller meals more frequently helps reduce the chances of dealing with an empty stomach. It also reduces the drop should an individual get hungry, thus putting less strain on the body. So instead of eating large meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, individuals should reduce their portions for these meals and add a few snacks in between.

Continue reading to learn about which foods to avoid when experiencing nausea.

Stay Away From Dairy, Grease, Citrus, And Spice

When feeling nauseous, certain kinds of foods can make the affected individual's situation much worse, including dairy products, anything with lots of grease, citrus fruits, and spicy food. These foods worsen nausea as they introduce more acid into the body, induce gas, and increase stress. Even individuals with a sensitivity to certain foods, such as dairy products, can still consume small amounts when they are healthy. However, when experiencing nausea, the lining of the stomach will be even more sensitive to these types of foods. Although spicy foods are great for clearing sinuses, the spice is not friendly when it comes to calming an upset stomach. The body needs something bland and simple to digest.

Speaking of bland and easy to digest food, keep reading to learn about the old standby for nausea: the BRAT diet.