Why does Bananas with Rice cereal help make my stomach feel better when I’m sick?

Question

When I am having stomach problems: Diarrhea, the runs, or just some stomach pains. My mother makes me a bowl of bananas with rice and apples. She learned about this home made remedy when I was very young, and I wanted to know the medical reason behind this because it really is a work of medical science.

Answer 1

Why look a gift horse in the mouth?  Some things can't be explained.  Just be happy that it works for you!

Answer 2

Bananas, apples, and rice (especially rice) are rich in fiber. Fiber fills up your stomach nicely, and it aids the movement of the bolus (food) through your digestive tract.To put it simply, fiber is very friendly towards your digestive system, so that's why it made your stomach feel better. :)