News The BRAT diet used to be popular, but doctors no longer recommend it. Here’s why. July 3, 2023Daryl Austin, USA TODAYComments Off on The BRAT diet used to be popular, but doctors no longer recommend it. Here’s why. BRAT is an acronym that stands for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. Today, the BRAT diet is no longer recommended under most circumstances.