06 Qa Why Do I Have Diarrhea Milk And Rice Soup Recipes

MILK AND RICE "SOUP"

Steps:

• 1. Heat rice and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand about 10 minutes or until cool enough to eat, or refrigerate.2. Completely mash bananas in medium bowl. Stir in cooked rice, milk and sugar. Serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining soup."This soup is great for breakfast or just about any time. I normally recommend avoiding milk for diarrhea, but in this recipe the milk is added to bananas and rice, which makes it an effective remedy for diarrhea." ---Dr. GhoshNUTRITION FACTS: High in calcium, folic acid and potassium1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 10) Fat 1g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 80mg Potassium 540mg Carbohydrate 64g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 10g %DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 20% Iron 10% Folic Acid 24% Magnesium 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch, 1 Skim Milk, 2 FruitHelpful For These Side Effects: (m), (d)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

06 Q&A: WHY DO I HAVE DIARRHEA? - MILK AND RICE "SOUP"

Steps:

• Dr. Ghosh: Radiation and chemotherapy are common causes of diarrhea. And diarrhea causes an excess loss of fluids and nutrients.There are medications available to treat diarrhea, but here are some things to try on your own:Try sports drinks, broths or Pedialyte® to replenish lost fluid and electrolytes. Avoid tea, coffee and prune juice. Take a vitamin and mineral supplement that includes vitamins A, B12, E and K, as well as folic acid.Eat frequent, small meals that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates and protein.Avoid milk and milk-based foods because the sugar in milk can stimulate diarrhea.Eat applesauce.As diarrhea ends, add these foods to your diet: rice, noodles, potatoes, white bread, yogurt, cottage cheese, hot wheat cereal, eggs, creamy peanut butter, canned peeled fruit, well-cooked vegetables, skinned chicken or turkey, lean beef and fish.Slowly add small amounts of fiber from fruits and grains.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.