Julie Bove > wrote:

: "Ozgirl" > wrote in message
: >> The helpfulness of blueberries for diarrhea appears to be due to the fact
: >> that they contain tannins, which act as an astringent, contracting tissue
: >> and reducing inflammation and secretion of liquids and mucus. Blueberries
: >> also contain substances called anthocyanosides, which have antibacterial
: >> properties, as well as being a good source of antioxidants. Lastly,
: >> blueberries are another source of the soluble fiber pectin.
: >> </quote>
: >>
: >> There's a lot more out there, I searched for "dried blueberries
: >> diarrhea".
: >
: > I like warmed up frozen blueberries over plain yoghurt as a "dessert"
: > snack. I don't particularly like fresh blueberries. If its the tannins
: > that are good then perhaps the green tea that Angela does like might be
: > good for part of her fluid intake.

: Except that the ER Dr. told her to lay off of the caffeine. Are there
: tannins in grapes? She has some small packages of apple slices and grapes.
: Very few grapes in each one though. Maybe 3 or 4.

So buy her some decaf green tea.

Wendy