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Yogurt for Diarrhea

Yogurt for DiarrheaDiarrhea has a number of causes, from food poisoning to excessive alcohol consumption. We’ve all experienced the nausea, fever, abdominal cramps and other unfortunate symptoms of this common ailment, but many people don’t know there’s an equally common food that can effectively treat these symptoms. Yogurt has some amazing properties that can help restore and maintain the health and proper function of the digestive system, and you’re about to discover what they are and how they work.

Is Yogurt Good for Diarrhea?

  • Plain unsweetened yogurt contains good bacteria called probiotics, which line the intestines and protect against the germs that cause disease.
  • The lactic acid in yogurt kills the bad bacteria in your intestines.
  • Yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum, live and active cultures which help to establish a proper balance of good bacteria in the digestive tract.
  • When we take antibiotics to kill bad bacteria, they also kill good bacteria and other microorganisms that regulate stool consistency, leading to diarrhea. The probiotics in yogurt prevent that by reintroducing some of those microorganisms.
  • Yogurt contains more protein than other diarrhea-prevention diet foods, so you can use it as long as needed without losing essential nutrients.

How to use Yogurt to Treat Diarrhea:

Adding plain unsweetened yogurt to a regular healthy diet helps to prevent diarrhea, and it can be used as a cure in the ways listed below. Try each method to treat diarrhea until you find the one that’s right for you.

1. Yogurt

  • Eat a cup of plain yogurt twice a day after meals.
  • This helps maintain the proper balance of good bacteria in your intestines.

2. Yogurt and Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds cure indigestion and diarrhea.

  • Mix ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds into your cup of yogurt.
  • Eat this to get rid of diarrhea.
  • As a preventative measure, take one teaspoon fenugreek seeds with one tablespoon yogurt daily.

3. Yogurt, Cumin Seeds, and Fenugreek Seeds

  • Roast and grind ½ teaspoon each of fenugreek and cumin seeds.
  • Add this powder to 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
  • Consume 3 times daily.

4. Yogurt with Black Seed Oil

  • Stir 1 teaspoon black seed oil into 1 cup yogurt.
  • Consume twice daily.

5. Yogurt with Banana

  • Chop two bananas and mix the chunks into your yogurt.
  • Consume once a day.
  • Note: Try plain yogurt in a banana shake to treat diarrhea.

Greek Yogurt for Diarrhea

Greek yogurt contains tons of probiotics and it is anti-inflammatory and anti-pathogenic. It improves your resistance to harmful bacteria and encourages proper digestion. In addition to treating diarrhea, the acidophilus and lactobacillus organisms in Greek yogurt prevent vaginal yeast infections.

Method:

  • Mix a cup of greek yogurt with your favorite fruit or vegetable puree and eat.
  • Or Eat plain Greek yogurt twice a day
  • This prevents diarrhea and boosts your immune system.

Diarrhea in Babies

Yogurt is a safe diarrhea treatment for babies over 6 months of age. It benefits them in all the same ways it benefits adults.

Method:

  • Feed your baby 1 cup of regular or Greek yogurt twice a day.
  • Or Mix in pureed fruits or veggies like strawberries or sweet potatoes, but keep the chunks small.
  • Don’t add honey to your baby’s yogurt as this can cause infant botulism.

Tips for Treating and Preventing Diarrhea with Yogurt

  • Check labels to make sure yogurt is not over-sweet, and that it contains live cultures.
  • Overuse of yogurt can increase your risk of kidney stones and cause unwanted side effects, like sinus congestion, nausea, and cramps. Too much vitamin A from yogurt can weaken bones and increase the risk of ovarian cancer.
  • Use any brand of yogurt that contains active bacteria cultures and natural vitamins and minerals. Check out Apple Cider Vinegar for diarrhea as well.
  • Dairy products usually exacerbate diarrhea, but yogurt is an exception to that rule.
  • In addition to yogurt, consume plenty of water and fruit juices (except prune or apple), get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, reduce stress, and eat a healthy diet.

Have you tried using yogurt to treat diarrhea? Are there any methods we haven’t mentioned?

Share your experience with us!

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Comments

  1. Kimberly Stinson says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    Does it have to be plain yogurt what about the original vanilla

    Reply
    • Admin says

      June 17, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      It is good to use plain yogurt without any added flavours.

      Reply
      • Judith says

        July 3, 2016 at 12:50 am

        Is plain yogurt best for upset tummy

        Reply
        • Admin says

          July 4, 2016 at 5:41 pm

          Yes it is. The lactic acid kills bad bacteria and balances good bacteria in digestive tract.

          Reply
      • Bravo Kim says

        January 15, 2018 at 1:30 am

        Hi, I don’t understand that apple and prune are not recommended to add to yogurt. They say apple and prune are very good for diarrhea.

        Reply
  2. Taylor C says

    October 8, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    What if you are lactose intolerant?

    Reply
    • Admin says

      October 13, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      If you are lactose intolerant then avoid using yogurt and try different remedies. You can find remedies, mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/diarrhea/

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    I have lactose free French vanilla. Can I use that?

    Reply
    • Admin says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Nope. Lactose is one of the elements present in yogurt that helps to stop diarrhea. If you are lactose intolerant then you try any method mentioned in this article – http://homeremediesforlife.com/diarrhea/

      Reply
      • Zack says

        February 21, 2017 at 7:33 am

        What about like a McDonald’s Parfait? Has strawberries and blueberries in it.

        Reply
        • Admin says

          February 22, 2017 at 8:12 am

          Nope. We recommend using plain, unsweetened and unflavored yogurt.

          Reply
  4. Lorraine Woods-Moore says

    April 7, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Can you eat plain yogurt with a tsp of black seed oil first thing in the morning and then after lunch or dinner? Can I mix a banna and apple sauce in the yogurt?

    Reply
    • Admin says

      April 8, 2017 at 11:25 am

      Yes, you can eat. You can also mix banana and apple sauce in yogurt.

      Reply
  5. SAMARPITA says

    May 30, 2017 at 5:12 am

    Is yogurt good, after a cholecystectomy?

    Reply
    • Admin says

      June 1, 2017 at 6:51 am

      Low fat plain yogurt is good.

      Reply
  6. Subhash says

    August 20, 2017 at 6:11 am

    Should I eat yogurt for dysentery/Amashay??

    Reply
    • Admin says

      August 22, 2017 at 5:44 am

      Yes, you can take yogurt for getting relief from dysentery.

      Reply
  7. fatima says

    August 21, 2017 at 10:14 am

    what if you add sugar to the yoghourt, can it still work?

    Reply
    • Admin says

      August 24, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Yes, it works.

      Reply
  8. Nancy says

    October 4, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Does the Fenugreek seed need to be ground or can it be whole.
    ?

    Reply
  9. AMEDEUS PETER TEMU says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:38 am

    when do you use the yogurt? After you complete the antibiotics or concomitantly?
    Thanks

    Reply
  10. giles says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    what about activia yorgurt with blueberry taste?

    Reply
  11. Milly says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    So horrible tasting bland yogurt. Got it.

    Reply

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