Making Changes to Your Diet
Many foods can nourish you without contributing to diarrhea. Here are some suggestions:
High-protein foods such as eggs (well cooked), lean meat, fish, or poultry, smooth peanut butter*, or beans*
Fried or fatty foods (such as sausage, bacon, chicken nuggets, fried seafood, or pizza) Skim or low-fat milk, yogurt, or cottage cheese (use lactose-free dairy products if you are lactose intolerant)
Regular milk or cheese with more than 9 grams of fat per ounce
Cooked vegetables* such as carrots, green beans, or mushrooms
Raw vegetables, especially those with thick skins, seeds, or stringy fibers
Fresh fruits without the skin or canned fruit (except prunes)
Dried Fruits
Desserts low in fat and lactose, such as sorbets, fruit ices, or graham crackers. High-fat ice creams or any candies, gum, or breath mints containing sorbitol, mannitol or xylitolmay increase diarrhea.
Note: Foods marked with an asterisk (*) are high in soluble fiber, which forms stools but also can increase the amount of stool. Choose them when you can manage more stools.