PATIENT/FAMILY

TEACHING SHEET
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BRAT DIET
What is a BRAT diet?
A BRAT diet is used in the treatment of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

How do I start this diet?

The diet consists of the following:
1. Ice chips or sips of water only, until vomiting stops
2. Only clear liquids for 24-48 hours. Start with small quantities of
water first and slowly increase volume of fluid intake
3. Add weak tea with or without sugar or honey
4. Add flat colas, 7-up, ginger ale (bubbles can be stirred out with a
spoon)
5. Try apple juice diluted to strength with water (no other juices)
6. Jell-O
7. Broth
8. Gatorade diluted to strength

What if I can tolerate the above?

As the diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting significantly improve, the following
may be added slowly:
Bananas
Rice, rice cereals, noodles, potatoes (may be lightly salted or seasoned
with broth)
Apples, applesauce
Toast, bread, crackers (without butter; jelly or jam is acceptable)

When can I return to a normal diet?

When diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting has resolved for 24 hours on the BRAT
diet, lean meats, fruits, and vegetables should be tried gradually for one to
two days more.
At this point dairy products may be added one at a time in limited amounts.
Continue drinking lots of clear fluids.

Please call HospiceCare in The Berkshires anytime with any

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