Foodborne illness (also called food poisoning) is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful organisms in them. These harmful germs can include bacteria, parasites, and viruses. They are mostly found in raw meat, chicken, fish, and eggs, but they can spread to any type of food.he first symptom of foodborne illness is usually diarrhea. You may also feel sick to your stomach, vomit, or have stomach cramps. Some foodborne illness can cause a high fever and blood in your stool. How you feel when you have foodborne illness mostly depends on how healthy you are and what germ is making you sick.
Include food high in pectin in your diet, like bananas, applesauce, and yogurt. Do not eat food that causes gas, such as carbonated beverages and chewing gum. Eat food rich in potassium, such as sports drinks, fruit juices, bananas, and potatoes without the skin. This helps cover loss of potassium through diarrhea. Avoid food with high fiber and high-fat. Avoid sweet foods such as cookies and cakes, greasy, and fried foods. Increase your protein intake to avoid fatigue.
What to eat if you have diarrhea: 1  Eat foods that are high in pectin, such as applesauce, bananas, and yogurt. 2  Pectin, a water-soluble fiber, helps reduce diarrhea. 3  Eat foods that have a lot of potassium, such as fruit juices, sports drinks, potatoes without the skin, and bananas.hanges in your diet can help. Drink plenty of fluids that contain key chemicals and minerals so you don't become dehydrated. Beverages with potassium in them, such as fruit juice and sports drinks, are especially good. Your doctor can prescribe medication if your diarrhea is very bad.