Getting an upset stomach is no pleasant thing for anyone, and though eating may be one of the last things on your mind when you are experiencing nausea, its still important to nourish your body. So what exactly should a person ingest that won't make the symptoms worse?

One of the most vital things to remember when it comes to eating when you have an nausea, is what not to eat. It is always best to avoid all foods that are particularly greasy or sweet, and especially fried foods.

Bear in mind dehydration is always a concern when it comes to illness, whether the illness is the common cold or flu, or due to some other medical issue, but especially if your upset stomach involves vomiting or diarrhea. Staying hydrated is crucial because your body needs fluids to help flush out waste, bacteria or viruses that may be causing your upset stomach. Water, hot teas, and sports drinks can be choices, but if your nausea comes in conjunction with any other symptoms that make it difficult to drink (such as a sore throat), Popsicles are also a good way to keep hydrated without drinking fluids.

Teas are an especially great option, especially if you use herbal knowledge to brew varieties that have properties to soothe an upset stomach. Fennel and ginger are great options, fennel is a natural remedy for gas and stomach pains, and ginger is a wonderful natural remedy to settle upset stomachs. Mint, cinnamon, and thyme also make great teas because they help move wastes out of the system. Of course, the warmth of the teas is always a welcome and comforting element. It is worth mentioning, that today's ginger ale has very little, if not any ginger in it, so unless you just want to drink it when you're ill, it really isn't providing any real benefit in this respect. However, the carbonation in modern ginger ale, and other sodas, is sometimes relaxing, so they might be a good choice provided they are non-caffeinated, as caffeine exacerbate an upset your stomach even more.

Solid foods can be difficult to chose from but options like clear soups, plain broths, or chicken noodle are always a good choice. They gentle on the system, and comforting, and helps you feel warm, even when you might have a fever with your upset stomach. Other plain, simple foods like oatmeal, bananas, apple sauce, watery jello in liquid form, saltine crackers, rice or boiled chicken are unlikely to worsen an upset stomach, so they are good choices to try or else you can try any herbal medicine.

Should you find the fluids or foods not staying down, try some small ice chips in your mouth. Try drinking a little more fluids and food in an hour or so again. There may be anti-nausea syrups you can try as well, found in over the counter, in your local drugstore. One such type syrup is actually a cola syrup.

Since everyone's body is different, what constitutes a good light meal, for your upset stomach might not set well for someone else. Because of this, it's important to listen to your instincts, when it comes to any ideas. It's also important to get plenty of rest and sleep while you are recovering, as your body is working hard to overcome.