FIBER-RESTRICTED SAMPLE MENUS Fiber-Restricted Sample Menus Some types of cancer and cancer treatments may cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea. Your doctor may recommend that you follow a ber-restricted diet (also referred to as low-residue or low-ber). A ber-restricted diet reduces the amount and frequency of bowel movements, therefore reducing irritation to your digestive tract. Your healthcare team may also recommend a ber-restricted diet if you have a colostomy or ileostomy, or recent intestinal surgery. Suggestions for a ber-restricted diet are listed below. When reading nutrition labels on packaged foods, look for foods that contain fewer than 2 grams of dietary ...

 

Colostomy and Ileostomy Diet Guidelines Nutrition is important for your health and Foods that cause blockage: healing. Limit fiber for the first 2 weeks • Celery after surgery. Avoid fresh fruits and • Coleslaw vegetables. You can have canned fruit and • Corn well-cooked vegetables. Slowly add back all • Dried fruits foods after talking with your doctor at your • Meat casings first clinic visit. People with ostomies can • Mushrooms still enjoy a normal diet. • Nuts • Peas Food tips • Pineapple Eat meals regularly. Eat three or more • Popcorn times a day. Small frequent meals ...