What is a low fiber, low residue diet?
Fiber is a component of plant foods that cannot be completely digested by the body. Residue refers to undigested materials, including fiber, that make up stool. A low fiber, low residue diet restricts foods such as whole grains, most fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Why is a low fiber, low residue diet important?
A low fiber, low residue diet may be recommended by your physician during flare ups of intestinal disorders, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis. It may also be recommended as a transitional diet following colostomy or ileostomy surgery and some other types of intestinal surgery.
What foods are allowed on a low fiber, low residue diet?
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