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Kansas City's Premiere Digestive Health Specialists
A low fiber diet that contains foods with a minimum amount of fiber and connective tissue is often recommended to patients so that the risk of bowel obstruction is removed. Some patients may be recommended a low fiber diet if they suffer from:
Depending upon the food choices made, the diet should be adequate in all nutrients except fiber. Fiber-restricted diets are associated with small, infrequent stools and high pressure inside the colon.
| Nutrition Goals | Approximate |
|---|---|
| Protein | 170-280 Grams |
| Fat | 75 – 90 Grams |
| Carbohydrate | 80 – 100 Grams |
| Calories | 1700 - 2400 |
NOTE: Commercial tube feeding and supplementary formulas, which are not milk-based, are very low in residue and are suitable for this diet. They can be ordered to supplement the diet of nutritionally depleted patients without adding residue.
Foods with substantial amounts of crude fiber are restricted. Grain products are highly refined, and fruit and vegetables are cooked and free from tough skin, obvious fibrous tissue and seeds.
| Low Fiber Foods | Foods to Avoid | |
| Beverages | Milk, carbonated beverages, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, Postum, lemonade, fruit-flavored beverages. Supplementary liquids, such as Ensure, Sustacal. | Drinks made from foods not allowed. |
| Bread and Cereal | White enriched bread, French bread, melba toast, bagels, English muffins, cornbread biscuits, banana bread, cinnamon bread, French toast, pancakes, waffles, breadsticks, muffins, pastry shells, popovers, rolls and buns. Saltines and similar crackers. Refined cereals, such as Cream of Wheat, Cream of Rice, Farina, Malt-O-Meal, Rice Krispies, Cheerios, Corn-flakes, Special K, and Puffed Rice. Macaroni, spaghetti, and noodles made from enriched white flour. White rice, tapioca. | Breads, crackers, and cereals made from bran, whole grains, cracked wheat, buckwheat, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, granola, wheat germ, oatmeal, or those with added fiber. “High fiber” bread made with methyl cellulose or other bulking agent. Corn chips, tortillas, brown rice, whole grain pasta products. |
| Desserts | Plain cakes and cookies made from enriched white flour. Gelatin made with allowed fruit. Plain puddings, custard, ice cream, sherbert, ices, Popsicles, ice cream cones. Cream pies made with allowed foods. Whipped cream, whipped toppings. | Desserts containing whole grain products, coconut, nuts, dried fruit, wheat germ, granola, oatmeal, seeds or peanut butter. |
| Fats | Butter, margarine, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, cream, bacon, plain cream gravy, plain brown gravy, shortening, cream cheese, plain salad dressings made with allowed foods. | Nuts, olives, salad dressings containing seeds or other ingredients not allowed. |
| Fruit | All fruit juices. Applesauce, tender cooked apricots, cherries, strained cranberry sauce, mandarin oranges, peaches. Orange and grapefruit sections, if all membrane is removed. | All others |
