5 Emergency Foods in Case of Food Poisoning

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Food poisoning could happen anywhere and anytime without our knowledge. When you are experiencing food poisoning, the top priority should be trying to reduce and relieve the symptoms. One of the measures to relieve food poisoning symptoms is consuming emergency food, such as coconut water. Below are detailed examples of emergency foods to help in case of food poisoning:

1. Bananas

Banana is easily digested by the body and rich in potassium. Bananas will restore the potassium level in your body and help relieve irritated intestines. Bananas are also rich in pectin which will help absorb any excess liquid in the body to reduce food poisoning-induced diarrhea.

2. Yogurt

Yogurt could help restore the intestinal bacterias which were expelled during food poisoning. Yogurt is also a protein source that will help stabilize blood sugar.

3. Coconut water

Generally, it is believed that coconut water could relieve food poisoning symptoms. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes, which is good for rehydration. Rehydrating your body during food poisoning is crucial since dehydration could cause stomach infections. According to India Times, coconut water also consists of potassium, sodium, magnesium, and phosphor.

4. Rehydration liquid

To relieve the symptoms of food poisoning, it is recommended to drink hydrating liquid which contains ceralyte, pedialyte, and oralyte. However, refrain from drinking energy drinks since they are rich in sugar and do not contain enough electrolytes. Too much sugar could actually worsen the diarrhea caused by food poisoning.

5. Plain white rice

Plain white rice is easily digested by the body and the carbohydrate is necessary to help replace the nutrition expelled along with food poisoning-induced vomits. It is recommended to refrain from adding any seasonings to your rice except for some salt. Make sure that you eat the rice slowly with small bites.

Quoting Healthline, other foods to consume during food poisoning are cereal, plain bread, plain pasta, potatoes, vegetables, and apple. In addition to consuming emergency food, make sure to maintain hygiene while cooking and eating to prevent future poisoning. 

PUTRI SAFIRA PITALOKA

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