What are binding foods?

Answer by  drJ (841)

The acronym for binding foods is BRAT - bananas, rice, applesauce, toast. All of these are fairly bland foods with some nutritional value, which will help naturally treat an upset stomach and loose bowels.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

Some of the most recognized binding foods would be the brat diet. Bananas, Rice, Apples and Toast. In fact this is what the doctors suggest you give children whom have a stomach virus.

Answer by  navywriter (790)

Saltine crackers, toasted bread, plain pasta, dry cereal, pretzels, ginger ale, lemon lime soda, bread sticks, plain croutons, and some type of bland foods like gelatin helps ease an upset stomach. Rice and oatmeal are also foods that bind if a person has runny stools that caused the upset stomach.