Recently a client asked me about what to eat when feeling nauseous. I immediately replied...
"ginger!!!"
When she said that she detested ginger, I had to think a bit more critically.
In my "Nutrition and Life Cycle" class, we are learning about the needs of a mother-to-be during pregnancy, and nausea is a big topic of concern. I believe that women who are not pregnant can also follow these guidelines to prevent and ease nausea.
• Alleviation strategies for nausea:
– Eat desired foods at desired times
– Arise slowly upon awakening
– Eat dry toast or crackers to prevent or alleviate sickness
– Chew gum or hard candies
– Eat small, frequent meals
– Avoid offensive foods
– – Consume carbonated beverages and avoid citrus juice, coffee, tea, water, or milk Eat ginger!
