"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.

The point of a bland diet is to remove foods that are hard to digest or may contribute to symptoms like diarrhea. Keep in mind that this list is not extensive. There are several other foods to ...

Eating bland foods can help with nausea — and the simple carbohydrates in toast can boost low blood sugar. White toast is particularly easy to digest, Schiff said.

People experiencing diarrhea should stick to bland foods, as these pose the lowest risk of agitating the digestive system. It is not advisable to eat foods high in fat or oil when recovering from ...