What is a Low Residue Diet?

A low residue diet is very similar to but more restrictive than a low fiber diet. It is used in preparation for medical examinations and to aid mostly stomach related health conditions during flare-ups, but is sometimes recommended for:

Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy to the bowel area
Preparation for a space flight

The most common reason your doctor recommends this diet for you is to reduce the size and frequency of your stools. It is usually used for a short period of time because if used long term it can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies because of the low fruit and vegetable intake.

All foods that are on this diet have to be low in fiber. Below you'll find a list that I have compiled.

If you have any questions about your diet please contact your physician or dietician for professional advice.

What to Eat

Breads & Starches:

Cereal
Potatoes without peels
Refined crackers
Regular white pasta, macaroni or noodles
White bread
White rice, couscous or farina

Dairy (no more than 2 cups per day of the following:

Milk
Yoghurt
Pudding
Cheese

Fruits & Vegetables:

Fruit juices without pulp
Canned fruit
Cooked fruit such as apricots, applesauce and peaches

Protein sources (tender meat such as):

Fish
Poultry
Eggs
Tofu

Fats:

Butter
Margarine
Mayonnaise
Salad dressing (without seeds)

What to Avoid

Brown rice
Coconut
Crunchy peanut butter
Dairy products that contain nuts, seeds, fruit or vegetables
Nuts
Pickles
Popcorn
Raw fruits and vegetables (except those allowed)
Seeds
Whole grain products

Return from Low Residue Diet to High Fiber Foods

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