Low Fiber Foods

Sunday, January 24, 2010
Low Fiber Foods
Grain Products:

* enriched refined white bread, buns, bagels, english muffins
* plain cereals e.g. Cheerios, Cornflakes, Cream of Wheat, Rice Krispies, Special K
* arrowroot cookies, tea biscuits, soda crackers, plain melba toast
* white rice, refined pasta and noodles
* avoid whole grains

Fruits:

* fruit juices except prune juice
* applesauce, apricots, banana (1/2), cantaloupe, canned fruit cocktail, grapes, honeydew melon, peaches, watermelon
* avoid raw and dried fruits, raisins and berries.

Vegetables:

* vegetable juices
* potatoes (no skin)
* alfalfa sprouts, beets, green/yellow beans, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, green/red peppers, potatoes (peeled), squash, zucchini
* avoid vegetables from the cruciferous family such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale,
Swiss chard etc


Meat and Protein Choice:

* well-cooked, tender meat, fish and eggs
* avoid beans and lentils

Nuts and Seeds:

* Avoid all nuts and seeds, as well as foods that may contain seeds (such as yogurt)