Some other foods that are easy to digest: Crackers: saltines, oyster crackers, rice crackers or other “white flour” crackers. Boiled potatoes Noodles/Pasta: plain egg noodles, pasta, or ramen noodles. Avoid whole wheat. Gelatin: often referred by brand names such as “Jello” although any will do. The choice of flavoring is yours. [3] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Examples of more complex foods you can try as you feel better are cereal, fruit, cooked vegetables, chicken, creamy peanut butter, and white pasta without sauce. [5] X Research source
Avoid fatty foods, including fried dishes. For example, if you have been vomiting, a greasy cheeseburger is likely to exacerbate your nausea and may make you throw up more. [7] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Stay away from spicy foods such as curries, chili, Buffalo wings or barbeque. [8] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Dairy products including milk, yogurt, and cheese may make you more nauseous or vomit. [9] X Trustworthy Source FamilyDoctor. org Family-focused medical advice site run by the American Academy of Family Doctors Go to source Sugary foods such as cookies and cakes may trigger nausea or cause more vomiting. [10] X Trustworthy Source FamilyDoctor. org Family-focused medical advice site run by the American Academy of Family Doctors Go to source Stay away from whole grain breads, cereals, or pastas until your nausea has passed. [11] X Research source Nuts and seeds may also upset your stomach. [12] X Research source
Liquids are more important than solids. Your body will suffer from dehydration long before issues from fasting become problematic. Many foods contain a lot of liquid, such as gelatin, bananas, or rice. You can drink any beverage that is clear or turns into a clear liquid when at room temperature, such as an ice cube, soup, ginger ale, or ice pop. [14] X Research source Water, fruit juices without pulp, soup broths, clear sodas such as ginger ale or Sprite, teas, and popsicles may help you stay hydrated and keep you from vomiting. [15] X Research source Electrolyte or sports drinks can help replace some nutrients and also settle your stomach. However, do not use full strength. Either dilute by at least half, or for every sip of energy drink, take a drink of water. Sports drinks are typically far too concentrated, and diluting them is easier on the stomach. [16] X Research source
You can make these by either using commercial ginger or peppermint tea bags or using a few mint leaves or a piece of ginger steeped in boiling water. [19] X Research source
Do not put cream in any tea you drink. [21] X Research source
Eat solid foods only after you haven’t vomited for about six hours. [23] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Once you’re able, try solid foods on the BRAT diet and other simple options such as boiled potatoes and clear soups. You can add more complex foods as you feel better.
Start out with a piece of toast or a banana. Add other simple foods as you are able. For example, if you are able to keep a piece a toast down and are still hungry, have a banana a half an hour or an hour later. Chewing your food thoroughly will help keep your stomach from having to do extra work digesting. Taking small bites will help you chew more thoroughly. This method will also help you see if you are able to tolerate food more easily than if you overwhelm your stomach by overloading it.
Sip 4-8oz. of clear liquid every hour and only 1-2 ounces at a time. This will help keep you hydrated without increasing your risk for further vomiting or hyponatremia, which is having too little sodium in your body. [27] X Research source If you can’t tolerate sips of liquid, try sucking on ice chips until you can safely consume 1-2oz. of liquid at a time. [28] X Research source
Pain medications such as codeine, hydrocodone, morphine, or oxycodone can cause nausea. [30] X Research source Some over the counter medications such as iron or potassium supplements, and even aspirin, can cause nausea. [31] X Research source
Getting too much activity can make nausea and vomiting worse by unsettling your stomach. [33] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
You can try over the counter antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate to help keep food down. Follow either your doctor’s instructions or the directions on the packaging. [35] X Research source If you’re experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, your doctor can prescribe scopolamine, which comes as an adhesive patch. [36] X Research source Scopolamine can only be used by adults. [37] X Research source Alleviate nausea with pressure points. This really works, and requires no medication or any great expertise in Eastern style medicine.
If you have been vomiting for longer than 24 hours, see your doctor as soon as possible. [38] X Research source If you haven’t kept any fluids down for 12 or more hours, seek medical treatment. [39] X Research source If you have blood or dark material in your vomit, go to the emergency room. [40] X Research source If you have severe vomiting—you vomit more than three times per day—see a medical professional. [41] X Research source
