Which foods are easy to digest?

Answer 1

It depends on how you define "easiest": do you mean the least likely to cause an upset stomach? Least likely to cause diarrhea? Easiest/fastest food to absorb? To metabolize? Etc.

Many of those criteria would probably be satisfied by what are called elemental diets. Whereas most diets contain complex proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, elemental diets contain the simplest building blocks of these foods: amino acids, simple sugars, and simple fatty acids.

Some physicians swear by the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apple sauce, and toast) to be gentle on the stomach, but I haven't seen any evidence for this.

Answer 2

For ease of digestion, the usual mantra is BRAT -- Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast. Some people have added Tea and Yogurt (BRATTY). These items are low in fiber and people with digestive upset find them more easily tolerated. This diet is not good for long-term health, however, and only indicated for temporary periods (such as recovery from illness) to reduce stress on the body. Also important is plenty of liquid to stay hydrated.

If you are ill, talk to your doctor about medication or other dietary changes that may be right for you. If you have an untreated illness, see your doc right away to get medical care.

Answer 3

Drinks are the easiest digested food because it does not have to be broken down, especially water. Water is the best drink that gets digested easily. Foods like ice-cream french fries, can also get digested easily!

Answer 4

Oatmeal

Cornmeal

Camomille tea

Clear liquids (broth, juice, etc.)

Answer 5

Carbohydrates but more specifically simple sugars.

Answer 6

egg

Answer 7

bananas