low-residue diet
- MARAM FADHEL
- Apr 29, 2015
- 2 min read
Low-fiber diet
• Low-fiber and low-residue diets may be recommended for patients with diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and bowel inflammation. These diets also are used when there is narrowing of the bowel, before or after major surgery of the digestive tract and when radiation therapy causes complications.
• Low-fiber and low-residue diets will slow the movement and decrease the amount of stool in the intestines. This may prevent blockage.
• Residue is the fiber, plus other materials, found in the colon after digestion. A low-fiber diet contains less than 10 to 15 grams of fiber per day and eliminates foods known to increase the amount of stool.
• Long-term use of a low-fiber or low-residue diet may not provide needed amounts of vitamin C or folic acid. The need for supplements should be discussed
• This diet may also be recommended when reintroducing food after surgery or after following a liquid diet.
• This diet is not designed to be followed for prolonged periods.
• It does NOT include foods that make your bowels work more, such as:
• Beans and legumes
• Whole grains
• Many raw vegetables and fruits
• Fruit and vegetable skin
• Nuts and seeds
Foods
1- Very fatty foods can be difficult to digest and may cause discomfort if eaten in large quantities.
2- Spicy foods can also cause discomfort and should be avoided.
3- To make sure you get enough vitamin C in your diet, have at least 1 glass of fruit juice without bits or a vitamin C enriched fruit drink/squash, e.g. Ribena, blackcurrant squash, orange squash.
4- Avoid any food made with seeds, nuts, or raw or dried fruit.
5- Avoid whole-grain breads and cereals. Purchase products made from refined flour
6- Do not eat raw fruits or vegetables. Remove skins before cooking
7- Exclude prune juice from diet
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