However, in the world of nutrition, BRAT is a well-known acronym for a simple eating plan often recommended to help ease digestive upset. Also see: What your digestion is trying to tell you about your dietWhat is the BRAT diet? Standing for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, the bland, easy-to-digest food has become the go-to for some people coping with nausea and diarrhoea, states Harvard Health. The expert adds that while some people may want to follow the BRAT diet, brothy soups, oatmeal, boiled potatoes, crackers, and unsweetened dry cereals can also do the trick. For children, a strict BRAT diet is no longer widely recommended.