Low-Fiber/Low-Residue Diet

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

MEAT or MEAT SUBSTITUTES

• Eat 2 to 3 servings a day from this list:
• No more than 2 ounces of cheese a day
• 1 large or 2 medium eggs
• 3 ounces of tender, well cooked meat, fish, or poultry
• Do not eat these foods:
• Foods (including meat) that have a breaded or crusty coating
• Deep fried foods
• Crunchy peanut butter
• Dried cooked beans, peas, or lentils
• Tough or stringy meats (such as corned beef or beef jerky)

MILK and DAIRY

• Do not eat or drink more than 2 cups (16 ounces) a day TOTAL from this list:
• Custard
• Cottage cheese
• Milk
• Milk drinks (such as a milk shake)
• Pudding
• Yogurt

BREADS and STARCHES

• Eat 6 to 11 servings a day from this list:
• 1 cup cooked regular pasta, macaroni, or noodles
• 1 cup cooked cereals or 1 cup flakes
• 5-inch (12.70 cm) size pancake or waffle
• 6 small saltine crackers
• 1 slice white bread
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• Do not eat these foods:
• Bran and wheat germ
• Breads or cereals made with nuts, seeds, or whole grain flour
• Brown rice
• Corn and corn bread
• Granolas
• Oatmeal

FRUITS

• Eat 2 to 4 servings a day from this list:
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup canned or cooked fruits
• 1/2 cup fruit cocktail
• 1/2 large or 1 small ripe banana
• 1 cup strained fruit juices
• Do not eat these foods:
• Any kind of berry (such as cherries, blueberries, or strawberries)
• Dried fruits, dates, figs, or prunes
• Oranges, grapefruit, or pineapple
• Prunes or prune juice
• Raw fruits that have skins or seeds (like apples)
• Rhubarb

VEGETABLES

• Eat 2 to 4 servings a day from this list:
• 1 cup chopped lettuce
• 1 cup vegetable juice (like tomato)
• 1/2 cup cooked or canned vegetables without seeds
• Do not eat these foods:
• Raw vegetables (except lettuce)
• Vegetables that have seeds or peels (such as broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, lima beans, or squash)

DESSERTS

• Eat up to 2 servings a day from this list:
• 1 piece of cake or 2 cookies
• 1/2 cup frozen yogurt
• 1/2 cup gelatin with soft or canned fruit
• 2 pieces wrapped hard candy (without nuts)
• 1/2 cup ice cream or ice milk
• 1/2 cup sherbet
• Do not eat these foods:
• Any dessert with nuts, dried fruit, or seeds in it

OTHER FOODS

• Do not eat these foods:
• Coconut
• Nuts
• Popcorn
• Seeds

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