Colorectal Surgery
Low Fiber Diet
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Fiber-restricted diet
A fiber-restricted diet is for individuals who are suffering from abdominal cramping and diarrhea and need to decrease their fiber intake.
Breads, Cereals, Rice & Pasta
Recommended Foods
- Refined breads, biscuits, rolls
- Pancakes, waffles, crackers
- Refined cooked cereals (farina, grits)
- Refined cold cereals (cornflakes, puffed rice, puffed wheat)
- White rice
- Refined pasta
Foods That May Cause Discomfort
- Oatmeal
- Whole-grain, bran, or granola cereals
- Cereals with nuts, seeds, coconut, or dried fruit
Fruits
Recommended Foods
- Cooked or canned fruits
- Applesauce
- Fruit cocktail
- Ripe bananas
- Peeled apples
- Melons
- Grapefruit and orange sections (membranes removed)
- Strained fruit juice
Foods That May Cause Discomfort
- Dried fruit
- Grapes, kiwi, berries
- Fruit or vegetable juices with pulp
- Prune juice
Vegetables
Recommended Foods
- Well-cooked vegetables
- Canned vegetables without seeds
- Vegetables with skin removed
- Strained vegetable juice
- Lettuce (if tolerated)
Foods That May Cause Discomfort
- Winter squash
- Sauerkraut
- Corn
- Peas
- Most raw vegetables
- Vegetables containing seeds