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Easy-to-Digest Foods

If you have nausea or had vomiting that is now under control, your doctor or dietitian may suggest you eat foods that are easy on the stomach. Get ideas on what to eat from this list of easy-to-digest foods and drinks.

Soups 

  • clear broth, such as chicken, vegetable, or beef 
  • all kinds (strain or puree, if needed), except those made with foods that cause gas, such as dried beans and peas, broccoli, or cabbage 

Drinks 

  • clear carbonated drinks that have lost their fizz 
  • cranberry or grape juice 
  • fruit-flavored drinks 
  • fruit punch 
  • milk 
  • sports drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade 
  • tea 
  • vegetable juices 
  • water 

Main meals and snacks

  • avocado 
  • beef (tender cuts only) 
  • cheese
    • hard, mild types, such as American 
    • soft or semisoft, such as cottage cheese or cream cheese 
  • chicken or turkey (skinless and broiled or baked) 
  • eggs 
  • fish (poached or broiled) 
  • noodles
  • pasta, plain 
  • peanut butter, creamy, and other nut butters 
  • potatoes (peeled and boiled or baked) 
  • pretzels
  • refined cold cereals, such as corn flakes, Rice Krispies, Rice Chex, and Corn Chex 
  • refined hot cereals, such as Cream of Wheat 
  • saltine crackers 
  • tortillas made with white flour 
  • vegetables, tender, well-cooked 
  • white bread 
  • white rice 

Desserts and sweets

  • angel food cake
  • bananas
  • canned fruit, such as applesauce, peaches, and pears 
  • custard 
  • frozen yogurt 
  • gelatin (Jell-O)
  • ice cream 
  • lemon drop candy 
  • popsicles 
  • pudding 
  • sherbet 
  • sorbet 
  • yogurt (plain or vanilla) 

Protein shakes and supplements 

  • instant breakfast drinks, such as Carnation Breakfast Essentials 
  • liquid protein supplements, such as Ensure 
  • clear nutrition supplements, such as Boost Breeze and Ensure Clear
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