Foods That Help with Nausea

Why Nausea Happens

These medications slow digestion, which is part of how they help you feel full — but it can also cause nausea, especially early on or after a dose change. The good news: what and how you eat can make a real difference.

Foods That Tend to Help

• Bland, low-fat foods: crackers, toast, rice, plain chicken or fish.
• Cold or room-temperature foods, which can be easier to tolerate than hot, heavy meals.
• Ginger, in tea, candies, or added to food, is a well-known natural aid for nausea.
• Small sips of clear fluids (water, broth, electrolyte drinks) throughout the day.

Foods and Habits That Can Make It Worse

• Greasy, fried, or very rich foods.
• Eating large meals quickly.
• Lying down right after eating.
• Very sugary foods or drinks on an empty stomach.

Timing Tips

• Eat smaller meals more frequently instead of a few large ones.
• Go slowly and stop before you feel overly full.
• Try eating something small before taking your injection if nausea tends to hit around dosing day.
• When to call us: If you can't keep fluids down, feel signs of dehydration, or nausea is severe or not improving, message your care team promptly — don't wait it out.
• team, and message us with any questions.

This information is for general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your Contour Health care team, and message us with any questions.