BRAT Diet Explained: Uses, Limitations & Newer Recommendations
Understanding the traditional BRAT diet, why pediatricians now question it, and nutrient-rich alternatives that may help digestive recovery
3. What Not to Eat
Certain foods may cause or intensify digestive problems and should be avoided until the condition eases. When doctors recommend the BRAT diet, they often advise steering clear of
- Dairy products
- Fried, fatty, greasy, or spicy foods
- Alcohol, coffee, and caffeinated drinks
- Extremely cold or hot beverages
- Citrus fruits, pineapples, and tomatoes
- Pork, salmon, sardines, and veal
- Grapes, cherries, raisins, and seeded berries
- Raw vegetables such as beets, cabbage, onion, corn, and parsnips
- Foods containing gluten or soy
- Refined and artificial sugars
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