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- Should be used under supervision of a doctor
- Low residue and low fiber diets are not necessarily the same
- Not a diet for weight loss
- Does not provide proper amounts of nutrients for extended use
- Seeds are not permitted because they can get stuck in the intestinal wallNMH: ...Guide
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A low residue diet restricts the consumption of foods that leave high amounts of residue in stools. Residue is defined as the solid contents that have reached the lower intestine. Healthcentral: Low Residue Diet(2006) Ultimately, a low residue diet is designed to reduce the size and number of stools produced. Doctors typically prescribe this diet as a transitional diet after surgery, or during acute bouts of abdominal disease.Mayo Clinic: Low Residue Diet
Used to Treat These Conditions
- Crohn's DiseaseLove to Know: Treatment for Health Conditions with The Low Residue Diet
- Ulcerative ColitisDiet.lovetoknow: Treatment for Health Conditions with The Low Residue Diet (March, 2008)
- DiverticulitisDiet.lovetoknow: Treatment for Health Conditions with The Low Residue Diet (March, 2008)
- Certain cancersRooj: Low Residue Diet
- Following a hemorrhoidectomyDietsite: Nutrition Guidelines & Diets for Dietary Fiber (2004)
Types of Food Allowed
- Canned or cooked fruits and vegetablesNMH: ...Guide
- Juice without pulpNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Refined or white breadsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Refined pasta and cerealsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Refined rice productsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Tender, ground or well-cooked meatsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Up to 2 cups of dairy products per dayNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
Common Foods To Avoid
- Whole grain breadsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Whole grain pastaNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Whole grain cerealsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Whole vegetablesNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Whole fruitsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Nuts and seedsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
- Course or tough meatsNMH: Low Residue Diet Guide
Disclaimer The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for more information on a low residue diet.
