The Best Foods To Eat When You’re Sick

Bananas Help Restore Nutrients

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Everyone knows bananas are rich in potassium, and that’s one of the reasons they’re great to eat if you’re vomiting. When you’re continuously throwing up, you lose essential nutrients like potassium. Bananas help to restore these while increasing cardiovascular health and preserving bone mineral density.

Bananas are also generally easy on the stomach. Their potassium content also helps to increase mucus in the lining of the stomach, which subsequently decreases nausea and stomach irritation. For best results, eat bananas that are very ripe. This way, they have the most nutritional value and are least likely to irritate the stomach.

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